Serious crash involving four cars, two trucks, brings Princes Fwy traffic to a standstill
Details have emerged from the horrific crash that killed one person and left the Princes Fwy shut for hours, revealing how one car veered across the freeway before colliding with two trucks.
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The Princes Freeway remains closed this afternoon, more than seven hours after a horrific crash that claimed a man’s life.
The multi-vehicle crash, which happened just before 6am today near the Kororoit Creek Rd exit, is believed to have involved a number of cars and a truck.
All lanes are closed outbound at the M80 Ring Road, with police and emergency services on scene.
Victoria Police spokeswoman Antoinette Pearse said the Major Collision Investigation Unit was now on scene and investigating the cause of the multi-vehicle accident.
“It is believed a Ford Ranger utility towing a trailer was travelling outbound in the far-left lane on the Princes Freeway when it collided nose-to-tail with three other cars near Kororoit Creek Rd about 5.50am,” she said.
“The collision caused one of the vehicles, a white Kia sedan to veer across the freeway, when two trucks collided with the vehicle.”
The man, the driver of the Kia, died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
No one else was injured in the crash and the drivers of the other vehicles are assisting police.
The department of transport is urging drivers to use alternative routes.
“We suggest outbound drivers on the West Gate Freeway exit as soon as possible and use Kororoit Creek Road to return to the Princes Freeway,” a statement from the department says.
“Drivers having to use the M80 Ring Road diversion will then need to use Boundary Rd and Fitzgerald Rd to re-join the Princes Freeway.”
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Speaking at a press conference this morning, police minister Lisa Neville said the crash was a “really significant accident.”
“I want to really pass on my thoughts to everyone who’s involved,” Ms Neville said.
“It’s going to cause a lot of trauma not just for the family that has lost someone, but for our emergency service workers that are there today.
“These are the sort of accidents that leave significant scars for those workers.”
Anyone who witnessed the crash or with dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online.