Hume Fwy closed south of Violet Town in both directions

Ambulance Victoria has confirmed two adults and two children were taken by road ambulance to Northeast Health in Wangaratta by road ambulance.

A man in his 50s was taken by road ambulance to Goulburn Valley Health in Shepparton with minor injuries.

All five were in a stable condition when transported to hospital.

EARLIER: All lanes are closed on the Hume Fwy due to a serious collision south of Violet Town. Detours are being set up for all traffic.

There has been a multi-vehicle collision and all lanes are closed, with significant delays in both directions approaching the collision scene.

Police have confirmed the collision involved a B double truck and numerous vehicles.

Drivers heading north (away from Melbourne) should detour from the Hume Fwy in Seymour using the Goulburn Valley Hwy to Shepparton. Then use the Midland Hwy from Shepparton to Benalla to re-join the Hume Fwy.

Drivers heading south (toward Melbourne) should detour at Violet Town and use the Murchison-Violet Town Rd through Meipol to meet the Goulburn Valley Hwy, then travel south to Seymour to re-join the Hume Fwy.

There are areas of roadworks along the detour routes. Please obey all sign posted speed limits, drive to the conditions, and stay alert for emergency services.

Victoria Police and emergency crews are attending and the Hume Fwy will re-open only when it is safe to do so.

The closure is expected to be in place for a significant period.

Transport Victoria provides real-time traffic conditions and the latest public transport information at transport.vic.gov.au/