Traffic chaos on South Gippsland Hwy in Koo Wee Rup following three-vehicle collision, truck driver fighting for life

A truck driver has sustained life-threatening injuries in a three-vehicle collision on a busy highway in Victoria’s southeast.

Emergency services have been called to a collision on the South Gippsland Hwy in Koo Wee Rup on Tuesday, August 06, 2024. Picture: Facebook

A man has been flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries following a three-vehicle collision on a busy highway in Victoria’s southeast.

It is believed a truck was travelling along the South Gippsland Highway in Koo Wee Rup when it crashed into the back of a stationary truck just before 10am on Tuesday.

“A sedan travelling behind that truck then collided into the back of the vehicle,” a police spokesperson said.

“The male truck driver sustained life threatening injuries and was flown to hospital for treatment.”

The female driver in the sedan sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene.

The collision has caused traffic delays. Picture: Facebook/Tanya Haworth

Her passenger, a three-year-old child, sustained serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital for treatment.

The truck driver, a 30-year-old Pakenham man, was not injured and has been spoken to by police.

VicTraffic shared a Twitter post that said the highway between Monomeith Rd and Rossiter Rd has been closed and that emergency services have been redirecting traffic.

The highway between Monomeith Rd and Rossiter Rd has been closed and traffic has been redirected. Picture: Twitter

Motorists have been advised to use Koo Wee Rup-Longwarry Rd and Western Port Rd as alternative routes.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.

Anyone with more information, witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000, submit a confidential report online or contact the Koo Wee Rup police station on [phone].