A man has died after his car collided with a garbage truck on a busy Melbourne highway in the early hours of Tuesday morning.
Emergency services rushed to Nepean Highway, near Cobham Street in Cheltenham, about 3.45am following reports of a serious collision involving the two vehicles.
The male driver of the car died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified.
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The garbage truck driver, a 42-year-old man, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Victoria Police have launched an investigation into the fatal crash, with the exact circumstances surrounding the collision yet to be determined.
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or holds information that could assist investigators to come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
