A person has died after a truck and a car collided on the Monaro Highway in Canberra, the second fatal crash on the stretch of road in less than a fortnight.
It appears the truck struck the back of a car at a traffic light at the intersection of the Monaro Highway and Mugga Lane in Hume.
ACT police said one person died at the scene and multiple people were taken to hospital.
Officer in charge of ACT traffic operations Sergeant David Wills said the multiple-vehicle crash occurred about 9:30am.
"Unfortunately as a result of that collision an occupant of one of the vehicles has died," he said.
Sergeant Wills said ACT Policing's collision and reconstruction team were investigating and a number of witnesses had already spoken with officers.
"We are seeking any other witnesses and any dash-cam footage that other drivers may have to assist with the investigation," he said.
Sergeant Wills said deadly crashes like this have a significant impact on first responders and members of the public.
"If anyone is seeking any sort of assistance after they've witnessed an incident like this, they're able to speak with their GP, the hospital or they can contact police and we can put them in contact with support services," he said.
Northbound lanes of the Monaro Highway have been closed and traffic is being diverted.
Drivers have been urged to avoid the area, with the lanes expected to remain closed for a number of hours.
Last week three people, including a young girl, died in a fiery head-on crash between two cars further south on the Monaro Highway.
The highway is the main route for commuters heading to the ski fields.
Seven people have died on ACT roads this year.
