A pedestrian has collided with a truck on a busy intersection in Melbourne on Tuesday as officers and emergency crews rush to the scene

Pedestrian is killed after being hit by a truck at busy Melbourne intersection

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A pedestrian has been hit by a truck and killed on a busy strip in Melbourne on Tuesday.

The pedestrian, who is yet to be identified, was near the intersection of Burwood Road and Power Street in Hawthorn around 9am when they were struck by the truck.

They died at the scene with Victoria Police launching an investigation. The truck driver has been speaking with officers. 

A pedestrian has collided with a truck on a busy intersection in Melbourne on Tuesday as officers and emergency crews rush to the scene

A pedestrian has collided with a truck on a busy intersection in Melbourne on Tuesday as officers and emergency crews rush to the scene

A pedestrian has collided with a truck on a busy intersection in Melbourne on Tuesday as officers and emergency crews rush to the scene

Emergency services are also on the scene as they assist with the investigation and provide directions to motorists to avoid the area. 

There are major traffic delays on Burwood Road and Power Street with motorists told to take alternative routes.

Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian on a busy Melbourne intersection on Tuesday after they were hit by a truck

Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian on a busy Melbourne intersection on Tuesday after they were hit by a truck

Police are investigating the death of a pedestrian on a busy Melbourne intersection on Tuesday after they were hit by a truck

Motorists have been told to use Church street, Barkers Road, Glenferrie Road and Riversdale Roads instead. 

Daily Mail Australia has contacted Victoria Police for comment.  

Anyone who witnessed the incident and has information has been urged to contact police.  

 More to come

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