Emergency services attended a single vehicle collision in Riddells Creek this afternoon.
It’s believed a water tanker truck was travelling along Main Road around 2.20pm when the vehicle hit a power pole, veered off the road and crashed into a community centre.
A 43-year-old Sunbury woman died at the scene.
A 3-year-old boy was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The driver of the truck, a 69-year-old Broadford man, was taken to hospital for observation and will be interviewed by investigators.
The exact circumstances surrounding the incident are being investigated by Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
