Fatal collision in Morwell

Kate Withers

A woman has died following a serious collision on the Princes Freeway in Morwell this morning.

Police Victoria said a female pedestrian was struck by a truck travelling east about 10.15am.

No one else was injured as a result of the collision.

Police will prepare a report for the coroner and investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

EARLIER:

The Princes Freeway in Morwell was closed to east-bound traffic earlier today after a serious collision.

Five police units and the SES responded to calls at about 11.15am this morning

Traffic was diverted via the Mirboo North exit through Morwell.

The highway has reopened.