Police are responding to fatal collision in Dunkeld

A man has died following a collision in Dunkeld this morning.

Police and emergency services were called to the Glenelg Highway following reports of a collision between a vehicle and truck about 10.40am.

The yet to be formally identified male driver died at the scene.

Two female passengers have been airlifted to hospital in a critical condition.

The truck driver stopped at the scene and is assisting police with enquiries.

The highway is currently closed west of Dunkeld at the intersection of Penshurst-Dunkeld Road and Dunkeld-Cavendish Road.

Police will investigate the cause of the collision.

Anyone who witnessed or with any dashcam footage is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Provisional Lives Lost:

2019: 234

2018: 177

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