UPDATED: Truck hits learner driver in Trafalgar, crash closes Princes Highway

By William Kulich.

4 April 2012, 10.14 AM. UPDATED 4.58PM.

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UPDATE (4.58 PM)

A collision between a learner driver and a truck caused a fuel spill and closed both westbound lanes of the Princes Highway at Trafalgar this morning.

Victoria Police have told The Warragul Citizen a learner driver travelling east attempted to turn right off the highway into Anzac Road at 9.10 AM and collided with a westbound truck.

The truck hit the front of the car before continuing to hit a light post, spilling diesel fuel over the road.

The learner driver, their supervising driver and the truck driver were taken to hospital with minor injuries.

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VicRoads is warning drivers to allow extra travel time if using the road.

A VicRoads spokesperson said it is unclear when the lanes will be reopened.

“At this stage there is no indication how long the lanes will be closed,” the spokesperson said.

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