At least one person has died following a horrific multi-truck crash on the Western Highway in the state's far west this morning.
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Police investigators have been told that a truck crashed into the rear of a stationary truck at Serviceton, right near the South Australian border, about 2.20am.
The impact caused the truck which had been stationary to collide with a truck in front of it.
All three of the trucks then caught fire.
Ambulance Victoria transported two people to Bordertown Memorial Hospital in South Australia in a stable condition, with minor injuries.
The male driver of the first truck, who is yet to be identified, died at the scene.
Emergency crews remain at the scene and an investigation has commenced.
The Western Highway at Serviceton is currently closed, with a significant detour in place.
The Department of Transport said the detour could add up to 150 kilometres to a journey.
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"All vehicles heading toward Serviceton from Melbourne should divert down the Wimmera Highway from Horsham," it said in a statement.
"Use the Wimmera Highway through Natimuk, Edenhope to Naracoorte.
"From Naracoorte, use the Riddoch Highway to Keith. From Keith, use the Dukes Highway back to Serviceton."
The highway closure is under the control of Victoria Police and is likely to remain closed for some time.
The crash comes as South Australia closed its border to people from Greater Melbourne and Sunbury from midnight.
The Western Highway becomes the Dukes Highway in South Australia. It is currently closed to cross the border in both directions.
In a statement, South Australia Police said the checkpoint at Bordertown (just across the border from Serviceton) was closed.
"If you are heading to Victoria today please do not travel via Bordertown.
"Police at Bordertown are currently processing a backlog of travellers who arrived prior to midnight, but will not accept new vehicles. Please plan ahead and go via an alternate route. Thanks for your patience."
South Australia police members assisted Victoria Police at the scene.
Victoria's Major Collision Investigation Unit is expected to attend the scene this morning.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Real-time traffic conditions are available at traffic.vicroads.vic.gov.au or via the VicTraffic mobile app.
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