Driver dies after van pinned under semi-trailer in horrific crash
Emergency services were called to a Ravenhall industrial area in Melbourne's western suburbs just before 8am on August 6.
First responders found that the van was crushed up to its back tyres underneath the semi-trailer and worked for hours to free the driver.
Police reported at 12.30pm that the van driver, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.
"Emergency services were called to Fuller Road following reports a van had crashed into the back of a parked semi-trailer about 7.50am," Victoria Police said.
"The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established, and an investigation is ongoing," police said.
Police said 182 have died on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than the year prior; 168 people had died by August 6 in 2024.
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.
A driver has died in a horrific crash after his van was crushed underneath a semi-trailer for hours.
Emergency services were called to a Ravenhall industrial area in Melbourne's western suburbs just before 8am on August 6.
First responders found that the van was crushed up to its back tyres underneath the semi-trailer and worked for hours to free the driver.
Police reported at 12.30pm that the van driver, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.
"Emergency services were called to Fuller Road following reports a van had crashed into the back of a parked semi-trailer about 7.50am," Victoria Police said.
"The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established, and an investigation is ongoing," police said.
Police said 182 have died on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than the year prior; 168 people had died by August 6 in 2024.
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.
A driver has died in a horrific crash after his van was crushed underneath a semi-trailer for hours.
Emergency services were called to a Ravenhall industrial area in Melbourne's western suburbs just before 8am on August 6.
First responders found that the van was crushed up to its back tyres underneath the semi-trailer and worked for hours to free the driver.
Police reported at 12.30pm that the van driver, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.
"Emergency services were called to Fuller Road following reports a van had crashed into the back of a parked semi-trailer about 7.50am," Victoria Police said.
"The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established, and an investigation is ongoing," police said.
Police said 182 have died on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than the year prior; 168 people had died by August 6 in 2024.
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.
A driver has died in a horrific crash after his van was crushed underneath a semi-trailer for hours.
Emergency services were called to a Ravenhall industrial area in Melbourne's western suburbs just before 8am on August 6.
First responders found that the van was crushed up to its back tyres underneath the semi-trailer and worked for hours to free the driver.
Police reported at 12.30pm that the van driver, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene.
"Emergency services were called to Fuller Road following reports a van had crashed into the back of a parked semi-trailer about 7.50am," Victoria Police said.
"The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established, and an investigation is ongoing," police said.
Police said 182 have died on Victorian roads so far in 2025. This figure is higher than the year prior; 168 people had died by August 6 in 2024.
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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