Police are responding to fatal collision in Violet Town

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal collision in Violet Town on 19 September.

Two trucks collided on the Hume Freeway just after 2pm.

Both male drivers were airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

One of the drivers, a 56-year-old Maldon man, has died in hospital this evening.

The other driver, a 53-year-old man from Parkes in New South Wales, remains in hospital in a critical condition.

The Hume Freeway is expected to have significant traffic delays for some time.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are being investigated.

Anyone with information, dashcam/CCTV footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.auExternal Link.

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