Police are investigating a fatal truck fire in Wangaratta South this morning.
It is understood the truck lost control before it crashed into two parked trucks and subsequently caught fire on the Hume Freeway just before 5am.
The yet-to-be-identified driver and sole occupant of the truck died at the scene.
The occupants of the trucks, who were sleeping at the time, were not injured.
Police are working to establish the exact circumstances of the crash.
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 www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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