A man has died after he was stabbed at intersection of a suburban road in Victoria's east this morning.

Police were called to York Street and MacAlister Street in Sale about 1am after receiving reports a man had been stabbed.

Officers found the man and provided first aid until ambulance crews arrived, but he died on the scene.

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Police are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances surrounding the stabbing.

The intersection remains closed and traffic diversions are in place.

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