Police are investigating a fatal collision on the Hume Freeway at Avenel early this afternoon which saw the southbound lands closed for over an hour, forcing vehicles to detour from Violet Town to Seymour.
Emergency services were called to Hume Freeway, near the intersection of Lambing Gully Road, after a truck went down an embankment and crashed into trees about 1pm.
Victoria Police said in a statement that the truck caught on fire following the crash.
The driver, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.
Officers are working to establish the circumstances of the crash.
Police have urged anyone who witnessed the incident, or has dashcam/CCTV footage or other information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit an online confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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One southbound lane remains closed past the crash site south of Avenel.
Motorists must slow to 40km/h passing emergency services vehicles.
This lane closure is under the control of emergency services and will re-open when investigations are complete and it is safe to do so.
Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.transport.vic.gov.au. The latest public transport information and network status is available at ptv.vic.gov.au or in the PTV mobile app.
