Man dies after collision in Drung

A man has died following a collision between a truck and car in Drung overnight.

Police have been told the collision occurred on the Western Highway, just south of Drung South Road, about 12.40am.

The male driver of the car was provided medical care however sadly died while en-route to hospital.

The truck driver wasn't injured.

The Western Highway is currently blocked in both directions and will be for some time while police process the collision scene.

Police will prepare a report for the Coroner.

For the current provisional lives lost tally please see https://www.police.vic.gov.au/news.

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