One man killed and another seriously injured in early morning head-on crash in South Gippsland

A man has been killed and another seriously injured in an early morning head-on crash on a highway in Victoria's South Gippsland region.

Police say the man was driving along the South Gippsland Highway in a Holden sedan when he collided with a silver Mazda about 5.20am at the intersection of Nyora-St Helier Road in Nyora.

He died at the scene and is yet to be formally identified by police.

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The driver of the Mazda, a Poowong man aged in his 30s, was airlifted to hospital in a serious condition.

Police are still investigating the exact cause of the deadly crash. 

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Victoria Police said there have been 230 lives lost on Victoria roads in 2024.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.