Police are responding to fatal collision in Kew

Four on duty police officers have been killed in a vehicle collision in Kew tonight.

The multi vehicle collision occurred inbound on the Eastern Freeway near Chandler Highway just after 5.30pm.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are still to be determined.

Detectives from the Major Collision Investigation Unit are currently at the scene and are investigating.

A male truck driver has been taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Motorists are asked to avoid the area as the road will be closed for some time.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

Provisional Lives Lost:

2020: 80

/Public Release. This material from the originating organization/author(s) might be of the point-in-time nature, and edited for clarity, style and length. Mirage.News does not take institutional positions or sides, and all views, positions, and conclusions expressed herein are solely those of the author(s).View in full here.