Motorcyclist airlifted after truck collision on Hume Freeway
A 65-year-old motorcyclist was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries after colliding with a truck and trailer at Wangaratta.
A motorcyclist aged 65 collided with a truck and trailer on the Hume Freeway near Wangaratta at about 8.50am on Tuesday. One truck trailer jackknifed in the impact.
The rider sustained injuries to his lower body and head and was in serious condition when paramedics arrived. An air ambulance landed at Wangaratta Airport just after 10am and flew him to the Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The 31-year-old truck driver remained at the scene and spoke to police. Southbound traffic was diverted through a rest area while the scene was cleared.
Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses to the crash.
- 65 years old
- Motorcyclist age
- 31 years old
- Truck driver age
- about 8.50am Tuesday November 3
- Collision time
- Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Hospital destination
Why it mattersSerious road crashes disrupt traffic for all users and prompt emergency response investigations that determine causes and inform road safety improvements.
AustraliaThe Hume Freeway incident adds to Victoria's road toll; police recorded eight deaths in the state between Friday and Sunday, including four motorcyclists.
