Fatal crash in Somerton

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding a fatal crash in Somerton this morning.

It is understood a truck, which was travelling north on Hume Highway, was involved in a minor collision with a red sedan near Austrak Drive, about 7.45am.

The truck rolled and crashed into a pole.

Police were told the pole then fell onto a silver Honda, which was travelling the opposite way on the Hume Highway.

Emergency services worked on the driver of the Honda, a 21-year-old Kal Kallo woman, but she sadly died at the scene.

The male truck driver was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The occupants of the red sedan were not injured.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with CCTV/dashcam or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or anonymously at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

For the current provisional lives lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

Kathryn Muffett

Media Unit

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