Hume Hwy closed south of Violet Town in both directions
The crash involved several vehicles.
www.sheppnews.com.auHere’s the latest available on Violet Town truck crash:
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A fatal crash involving a B-double truck near Violet Town on the Hume Freeway occurred on 16–17 April 2026. The truck driver died at the scene, with another truck driver and several car occupants transported to hospital for injuries or observation. All lanes were initially closed with detours in place, and investigations were ongoing.[2][5][6]
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Official statements from Victoria Police confirm a fatal collision on the Hume Freeway near Harrys Creek Road, Violet Town, after a truck collided with a road worker’s vehicle and rolled and caught fire. The deceased driver has not been formally identified in initial reports, while a second truck driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries.[5]
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Media coverage notes the incident drew emergency services to the scene, with multiple vehicles involved and significant traffic delays south and north of Violet Town. Authorities urged witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers if they had footage or information.[3][6][2]
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