Drivers warned to avoid area as traffic mounts after Carlton collision

Multiple streets will be closed after a truck brought down tram lines sparking a traffic meltdown in Melbourne. Find out where to avoid.

Cars and tram commuters are facing significant delays after a truck brought down tram wires halting all surrounding transport. Picture: Sarah Matray

A truck has brought down several tram lines in Carlton causing major delays and road chaos on surrounding street.

Both Princes St and Lygon St will remain closed for the next two to three hours while debris is removed and the tram lines are repairs.

Drivers have been told to avoid the area which is facing long delays on all surrounding roads including Brunswick Rd, Victoria Parade and Johnston St.

Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au

The closure has also had a domino effect on Swanston, Elgin and Rathdown streets with Route 1 and 6 trams being diverted between RMIT University and Moreland Rd.

Police are investigating the incident after the truck drove through the busy intersection and a piece of machinery of the back clipped the tram line.

The incident left surrounding tram lines pulled down and several nearby cars damaged.

Police believe the driver continued on route and might not be aware of what happened.

Police are searching for driver in question.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

The operation is under Victoria Police control.