UPDATE (4.58 PM)
A collision between a learner driver and a truck caused a fuel spill and closed both westbound lanes of the Princes Highway at Trafalgar this morning.
Victoria Police have told The Warragul Citizen a learner driver travelling east attempted to turn right off the highway into Anzac Road at 9.10 AM and collided with a westbound truck.
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The truck hit the front of the car before continuing to hit a light post, spilling diesel fuel over the road.
The learner driver, their supervising driver and the truck driver were taken to hospital with minor injuries.
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VicRoads is warning drivers to allow extra travel time if using the road.
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A VicRoads spokesperson said it is unclear when the lanes will be reopened.
“At this stage there is no indication how long the lanes will be closed,” the spokesperson said.
