One person has died after a collision between a truck and a car in Lamplough on Tuesday morning

A motorist has been killed north of Ballarat after a car and truck collided on the Sunraysia Highway this morning.

The fatal collision occurred on the Sunraysia Highway in Lamplough early Tuesday morning

A motorist has been killed after a car and truck collided north of Ballarat this morning.

The incident happened about 8.20am on the Sunraysia Highway near Lamplough, 60km north of Ballarat.

The driver of the car, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene.

The driver of the truck suffered no injuries.

Ambulance Victoria, CFA units and Ballarat police all attended the scene.

A CFA spokesperson said: “CFA units responded to a vehicle accident on Sunraysia Highway in Lamplough at around 8.24am.”

“The incident was under control at 8.53am and deemed safe at 12.40pm.”

Ballarat police are investigating the cause of the incident.

Police are urging anyone who witnessed the crash, with dashcam footage or information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.