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A truck driver has died following a crash with a V/Line train at a level crossing in Geelong.
The crash happened near Barwon Terrace in South Geelong at 6.40am on Monday.
The truck driver suffered life-threatening injuries, was freed from the wreckage by firefighters and treated by paramedics but died at the scene.
The train driver and conductor were not injured.
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No passengers were onboard the service which had been heading towards Waurn Ponds and was due to travel to Melbourne.
Damage to the train appeared to be limited to a broken light and a scrape on one carriage.
Anyone who saw what happened has been urged to contact police.
Coaches are replacing trains on the Geelong and Warrnambool V/Line services through the area until further notice.