UPDATE, 8.30pm:
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A truck driver has died following a single vehicle crash in Deep Lead, near Stawell, tonight.
It's believed the B-Double left the Western Highway near Deep Lead Road about 7pm and rolled.
Victoria Police released a statement which read the male driver and only occupant of the vehicle died at the scene.
"The exact cause of the crash is being investigated," it read.
"Anyone who witnessed the crash or who has dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report via www.crimestoppersvic.com.au."
EARLIER, 7.30pm:
Emergency services have been called to the scene of an accident in Deep Lead on Saturday evening, with the SES, police and CFA all on scene.
The Stawell Times-News understands that a B-double has tipped onto its side along the Western Highway at Deep Lead, north west of Stawell.
The Stawell Times-News understands one male occupant is trapped.
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Emergency services received the call out at around 7.10pm on Saturday evening, with crews called to the scene just south of the Deep Lead truck stop on the Western Highway.
The Stawell Times-News understands the incident is not yet under control with five emergency vehicles in attendance.
OTHER NEWS:
From the scene, the Stawell Times-News believes traffic is blocked on the Western Highway and is being managed by authorities.
Delays are expected.
More to come.
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