A baby has died and 4 others have been severely injured in Melbourne after a automotive crashed by way of a main college fence.
Victoria Police stated on Tuesday afternoon that emergency companies have been referred to as after a single-vehicle crash within the suburb of Hawthorn East.
The automotive veered off the highway at round 2.30pm and crashed by way of the fence at Auburn South Major Faculty, right into a desk the place 5 kids have been seated, police stated.
An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital with crucial accidents the place he later died.
Two ladies aged 11 years previous, one 10-year-old woman and a 10-year-old boy have been all taken to hospital with critical accidents.
The driving force has been arrested and can be interviewed by police, inspector Craig McEvoy stated.
Victoria Police inspector Craig McEvoy stated it was a “tragic incident”. Supply: AAP / Joel Carrett
McEvoy stated after driving to gather her little one, the lady had carried out a U-turn and collided with the fence.
“It seems it’s a tragic accident,” McEvoy instructed reporters on the scene. The girl and her little one weren’t injured.
The Division of Schooling stated in a press release that it was working intently with the varsity’s workers, college students, and fogeys to assist them.
Premier says ‘darkish shadow’ solid over state
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan stated she was sending “love and ideas to the scholars, their households and the entire college group” whereas thanking first responders on the scene.
“At the moment ought to’ve been an unremarkable sunny Tuesday for the Auburn South Major Faculty group. As an alternative, a darkish shadow has been solid over our metropolis and state,” Allan wrote in a submit on social media platform X.
“I do know tonight Victorians can be considering of Auburn South Major, and holding our youngsters even nearer.”
