Police investigate fatal collision in Violet Town

Benalla Highway Patrol officers are investigating a fatal collision in Violet Town this afternoon.

Emergency services were called to the Hume Freeway near Harrys Creek Road following report a B-double truck was involved in a collision just before 1.30pm.

It is believed the truck collided with a road workers truck and then veered across the median strip where it clipped a car, before it rolled and caught fire.

The driver of the B-double truck, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

The driver of the second truck was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Four occupants inside the car were all taken to hospital for observation.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with footage 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

John McLaughlan

Media Unit

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