A BOWMANS Forest man has died following a collision on the Great Alpine Road Wednesday afternoon.

Police said emergency services were called to the incident around 1pm after reports a ute and a truck had collided.

“The driver of the ute, and only occupant, died at the scene,” they said.

“The driver of the truck, and only occupant, was not injured.”

Police said the driver of the utility was an 80-year-old man from Bowmans Forest.

The exact circumstances of the collision were yet to be established and police said the investigation was ongoing. 

Anyone who witnessed the crash or with footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

The Great Alpine Road was closed between Everton and Buckland Gap Road while emergency services were on scene throughout the afternoon. 

A Department of Transport and Planning spokesperson advised motorists to avoid the area and seek an alternate route. 

Heavy vehicles detoured via Everton-Markwood Road and Snow Road. 

Light vehicles were advised to detour through Beechworth via Beechworth-Wangaratta Road and Buckland Gap Road or via Bowmans Road through Whorouly.