Overview
- Early Saturday morning just before 6:30am a fuel‑laden B‑double struck cable barriers near Darnum, its cabin separated from two trailers and crashed into trees, and the sole occupant died at the scene.
- Emergency crews from Victoria Police and the Country Fire Authority identified a major fuel spill and hazardous fumes and have contained the area for specialist cleanup, saying there is no broader threat to the community.
- The Princes Freeway remains closed with detours in place while crews work, and V/Line has suspended services between Warragul and Traralgon with coaches replacing trains and some Southern Cross services cancelled.
- Police are investigating the cause of the rollover, attended a separate minor two‑vehicle crash nearby with no injuries, and have asked witnesses or drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
- The disruption affects a key eastbound freight and commuter route to Gippsland and could delay fuel deliveries and regional travel until containment and cleanup are finished.