Thursday13 February 2025 04:29:06 AM
Police are on scene of a fatal truck crash in the states south.
About 1.15am (Thursday 13 February 2025)emergency services were called to the Hume Highwaynear Pedell LaneOolongabout 35km east of Yassfollowing reports of a crash.
Officers attached to The Hume Police District attended and found a B-Double truck had left the roadway and rolledbefore a second B-Double truck travelling behind crashed into the rear.
The male driver of one of the trucks died at the scene.
The second driver is in a critical condition.
All southbound traffic has been diverted to the Federal and Barton Highways.
Police have established a crime scene and commenced inquiries into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
