ABC Top Stories20.06.2026Crime1 dk okumaAustralia
Man Dies in Fuel Tanker Rollover on Princes Freeway
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- A man has died after a B-double fuel tanker rolled over on the Princes Freeway near Darnum, east of Melbourne, early this morning.
- The driver's cabin detached before crashing into trees.
- Emergency services are on scene, with significant fuel spill cleanup and road closures expected.
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A B-double truck carrying fuel rolled over on the Princes Freeway east of Melbourne, resulting in a fatality and a significant fuel spill.
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A man has died in a truck rollover on the Princes Freeway east of Melbourne.
Police say the B-double was carrying fuel when it crashed into cable fencing on the freeway at Darnum, shortly before 6:30am.
The driver cabin disconnected from the two trailers before crashing into trees.
The driver died at the scene.
Road closures and detours are expected to be in place for some time as emergency services clean up a large fuel spill.
V/Line services between Warragul and Traralgon are currently suspended.
Offene Fragen
- What caused the rollover?
- What is the extent of the fuel spill?
- How long will road closures last?
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This article was originally published by ABC Top Stories.
