One dead following two-truck collision near Violet Town

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Fatal collision: A truck driver has died after two trucks collided on the Hume Highway in the early hours of Tuesday morning. Photo by Rodney Braithwaite

One truck driver is dead and another seriously injured following a fatal collision on the Hume Fwy near Violet Town overnight.

Emergency services were called to the Hume Fwy to reports of the collision on the southbound side of the freeway involving two trucks just after midnight on Tuesday, May 17.

The driver of one of the vehicles, who is yet to be formally identified, died at the scene, while the driver of the other vehicle was flown to hospital with serious injuries.

Detectives are trying to determine the circumstances of the collision, which are yet to be determined.

Investigations remain ongoing, and anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.