Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives and members of the Heavy Vehicle Criminal Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses to a fatal truck collision at Serviceton in the early hours of Thursday morning.
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It is believed a B Double truck crashed into the rear of a stationary B Double truck around 2:20 am.
The stationary truck then collided with a B Double truck in front of it.
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All three trucks then caught on fire.
A 46-year-old man from Parafield Gardens, South Australia, who was driving the first truck died at the scene.
The driver of the second truck, a 27-year-old man from Langford, Western Australia, and his passenger, a 63-year-old man from Carey Park, Western Australia, were taken to hospital and have since been released.
The driver of the third truck, a 50-year-old man from Melton, Victoria, was uninjured.
Investigators are still determining the exact cause of the collision.
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Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the collision is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Road diversions are expected to take place across the weekend.
Vehicles headed towards Serviceton from Melbourne are encouraged to divert down the Wimmera Highway from Horsham.
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Matt Currill
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
Matt covers the Ballarat Football Netball League and cricket. Get in touch at matt.currill@thecourier.com.au
