Truganina: One person killed, three in hospital after multi-vehicle crash in Melbourne’s west

Amy Lee
The Nightly
One person has died after a three-car crash in Truganina.
One person has died after a three-car crash in Truganina. Credit: 7NEWS

A horror multi-vehicle crash in Melbourne’s west has left one person dead and three others fighting for life.

Police say three vehicles were involved in the collision which happened on Hopkins Road in Truganina around 9.15pm on Thursday.

One person died at the scene, while three others were rushed to hospital with critical injuries.

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Another three people sustained serious injuries.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is underway.

Anyone with information, CCTV or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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