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Truck Rollover Causes Chaos on Melbourne’s Princes Freeway

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A truck rolled over on the Princes Freeway near Werribee on 11 June 2025. A loose steel plate on a bridge was blamed.

Key Facts

  • Date: 11 June 2025
  • Cause: a loose 200 kg steel plate at the Duncans Road bridge
  • Result: truck rollover, diesel spill and multiple crashes
  • Delays: up to four hours
  • Lanes reopened about 2.30pm

Update

The transport department later said it would cover repair costs for damaged vehicles.

Frequently Asked Questions

What caused the crash?

A loose steel plate at a bridge joint.

How long were delays?

Up to four hours.

Will drivers be paid?

The department said it would cover repairs.

Conclusion

Drivers got help after a costly mistake.

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