Camberwell man killed in Melba Highway Glenburn crash
A man in his 20s from Melbourne’s east was killed after a truck and car collided on the Melba Highway, with the impact causing the car to burst into flames.
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A Camberwell man has been killed in a fiery crash after a car and truck collided in Glenburn.
Police believe the vehicle and truck collided along the Melba Highway about 7.40am Thursday, November 16, with the impact causing the car to burst into flames.
The driver and sole occupant of the car, a Camberwell man, 20, died at the scene.
The truck driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
The exact cause of the collision is yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
Melba Highway was closed in both directions for a stretch between Glenburn and Yea after the crash.
Ambulance Victoria said paramedics responded to an incident at Glenburn around 7.40am.
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