The accident happened on the Calder Freeway, south of Macedon Woodend Road just after 11pm. 

At this early stage  police believe the car, with seven people on board, was travelling south when it lost control and rolled several times. 

The man died at the scene, a second man is in a critical condition and five other men are being treated for non life threatening injuries. 

All involved are yet to be formally identified. 

Major Collision Investigation Unit members are currently en route to the scene and will investigate the exact cause of the crash.