South Morang: Female driver killed after truck, car collision sparks massive fireball in Victoria
Emergency services have been confronted with a horrific scene after a car collided with a truck sparking a fireball which killed a female driver.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the fatal collision in South Morang in Victoria which occurred on Tuesday morning.
It is believed a female driver was travelling along Gorge Road when she collided with a truck at about 9.30am.
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Emergency workers tried to save the woman, but sadly she died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
The driver of the truck, a 40-year-old Epping man, was arrested at the scene and is currently being interviewed by detectives.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
