Five in hospital after serious truck crash closes Hume Freeway in Victoria

Five people have been hospitalised following a significant multi-vehicle collision involving a heavy truck on the Hume Freeway this afternoon. Emergency services were called to the scene in Victoria shortly before 1.30pm after the transport vehicle collided with several cars, forcing an immediate and total closure of the major arterial route.

Paramedics treated multiple patients at the scene before transporting five individuals to medical facilities for urgent assessment. Victoria Police and VicRoads personnel remain on-site as investigators work to determine the precise circumstances surrounding the crash, which has caused extensive traffic gridlock for commuters and freight operators alike.

“The closure of a primary national freight link like the Hume serves as a sobering reminder of the inherent risks on our arterial networks and the critical importance of heavy vehicle safety standards in protecting all road users.”

Motorists are being urged to avoid the area and seek alternative routes, with significant delays expected to persist well into the evening peak hour. Local authorities have not yet provided a timeline for the reopening of the freeway, as recovery operations for the involved vehicles continue under strict police supervision.