August 11, 2025

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Incident Overview
Two truck drivers made a lucky escape after a collision on the Western Highway in Dimboola, Victoria, resulted in one of the trucks being fully engulfed in flames.

Location and Time

  • Incident Date: Sunday, 10 August 2025
  • Incident Time: Approximately 7:30am
  • Location: Western Highway, Dimboola, VIC (approx. 300km NW of Melbourne)

Vehicles Involved

  • Two trucks (one caught fire following the collision)

Injuries

  • Minor Injury: One truck driver taken to hospital with minor injuries
  • Uninjured: Second truck driver unharmed

Incident Description
Emergency crews responded to reports of a collision between two trucks on the Western Highway. Upon arrival, one truck was found fully engulfed in flames, with black smoke billowing from the wreckage. Both drivers managed to escape their vehicles before the fire intensified. Fire crews worked to extinguish the blaze while police secured the scene.

Investigation
Victoria Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the crash. The incident led to partial traffic disruption along the Western Highway.

Witnesses / Appeals
Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information or dashcam footage to come forward.

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