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Truck driver dies on Hume freeway

By Bree Harding

Oct 1, 2025

A truck driver has died after crashing into two parked trucks. Photo by Djembe Archibald

A truck driver has died after crashing into two parked trucks on the Hume Fwy on Wednesday, October 1.

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Police believe the driver lost control of the truck at Wangaratta South before crashing into the other parked vehicles and catching fire just before 5am.

The driver, who died at the scene, was the sole occupant of the truck.

The driver is yet to be identified.

The occupants of the stationary trucks, who were sleeping at the time, were not injured.

Police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident

The driver’s death brings the Victorian road toll to 220, compared to 211 at the same time last year.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at crimestoppersvic.com.au