A driver has been killed after becoming pinned under a semi-trailer in Melbourne’s west today.
Police are now investigating how the fatal crash took place on a straight stretch of road following reports the van drove into the back of a parked truck on Fuller Road in Ravenhall about 7.50am.
The driver of the white van, who has not been identified, died at the scene.
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The driver became trapped under the semi-trailer following the crash, police said.
The exact circumstances of the collision remains unclear.
Highway Patrol officers are now investigating the incident.
Anyone with information or CCTV/dashcam footage of the incident is urged to contact police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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