One injured, truck bursts into flames after major collision in Dimboola
Emergency services were called to the Western Highway in Dimboola, about 330km northwest of Melbourne, about 7.20am Sunday after reports of a two-truck collision.
Two B-double trucks caught fire during the accident, with one engulfed in flames and sending billowing black smoke into the air.
One of the truck drivers sustained minor injuries to his upper body and was transported to hospital, while the other truck driver was not injured.
The Western Highway is closed between Dimboola-Rainbow Rd and the Borung Hwy.
'Please follow directions of traffic management and allow extra travel time,' a VicTraffic statement read.
Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the collision.
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