Tragedy on Princes Freeway Closes Highway

A tragic crash on Victoria’s Princes Freeway claims the life of a B-double truck driver whose vehicle, carrying fuel, veered off the highway near Darnum, slammed into barriers, and exploded into trees — leaving the road closed in both directions and sparking massive disruptions, including suspended train services and bus replacements. Authorities are urgently seeking witnesses or dashcam footage to determine what caused the fatal crash, while a separate, minor collision nearby left no injuries. The community grapples with both grief and logistical chaos as cleanup continues. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dee6ec8de239b6d3