School Car Accident – A tragic incident at Auburn South Primary School in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, an 11-year-old boy has died after a vehicle veered off the road and crashed through the school’s fence, injuring four other children. Emergency services were alerted to the scene today following reports of a serious collision at the school’s sports court area.
The vehicle, driven by a 40-year-old woman, was traveling along Burgess Street when it reportedly left the road and crashed into the school grounds shortly after 2:30 pm local time. The impact of the crash tragically killed one child and left two 11-year-old girls, a 10-year-old girl, and a 10-year-old boy with serious injuries. All four injured children were rushed to the hospital for medical attention. Another child who was in the vehicle at the time of the incident escaped unharmed.
Police have detained the 40-year-old woman, who was taken into custody and will be interviewed as part of the investigation. Authorities have yet to determine the cause of the collision, and a full investigation is currently underway to establish what led to the vehicle leaving the road and breaching the school fence. The tragic event has sent shockwaves through the Melbourne community, as parents and local residents process the devastating news. The Victorian Department of Education is providing support services to students and staff affected by the incident.
