The Calder Freeway has reopened after a person died when their car was crushed by a truck at Taylors Lakes.

Police say a truck drove over a vehicle about 6.30am crushing it.

The driver of the vehicle died at the scene.

They are yet to be formally identified.

The collision occurred on the ramp from Melton Hwy to the Calder Freeway.

It closed the Calder Freeway leading to peak-hour chaos.

Vicroads reported about 3.15pm that the freeway had reopened at Kings Rd.

media_camera The scene of the fatal crash on the Calder. Picture: Kylie Else

media_camera The crash has caused long delays. Picture: Kylie Else

media_camera Police say a car was crushed in the collision. Picture: Kylie Else

media_camera A view from above the crash. Picture: Channel 9

Paramedics assessed eight people at the scene.

Ambulance Victoria says two men have been taken to hospital in a stable condition.

One was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital, the other to Sunshine Hospital.

Police diverted traffic onto Kings Rd when the freeway was closed.

One person has died. 2 to hospital after crash on Calder Fey. All inbound lanes still blocked. #7NewsMelb pic.twitter.com/PKLGrS5EI5 — Laurel Irving (@laurelirving7) March 16, 2017

media_camera Traffic remains banked up on the Calder. Picture: Kylie Else

media_camera The road is expected to remain closed for some time. Picture: Kylie Else

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the crash.

Yesterday a 28-year-old Hoppers Crossing man died and his passenger was injured in a crash involving a truck on the Princes Freeway.

Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.