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Truck driver dies after crash at Hume Freeway, Avenel

A truck driver has died after his vehicle caught on fire in Avenel in the state’s north.

Emergency services responded to a truck fire at Avenel on Wednesday afternoon.
Emergency services responded to a truck fire at Avenel on Wednesday afternoon.

A truck driver has died after his vehicle caught on fire in Avenel on Wednesday afternoon.

Police are investigating the circumstances of the fatal crash.

Emergency services were called to Hume Freeway, near the intersection of Lambing Gully Rd, after a truck went down an embankment and crashed into trees about 1pm.

The truck set on fire following the crash and the yet to be formally identified driver died at the scene.

The Hume Freeway was closed for several hours but has since reopened.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam or CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.

In Victoria 179 people have died on roads since the start of the year.

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