Car Veers into School in Melbourne: 11-Year-Old Dies, 4 Injured

A 40-year-old woman from Hawthorn East drove her car through a school fence killing 1 and injuring 4 kids.
Car Veers into School in Melbourne: 11-Year-Old Dies, 4 Injured
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An 11-year-old primary school boy suffered critical injuries and tragically passed away after a 40-year-old woman drove her car through a school fence in Melbourne on Oct. 29.

The incident occurred around 2:30 p.m. when a vehicle traveling along Burgess street veered off the road and crashed into the fence at Auburn South Primary School. The driver was taken into custody at the scene and later released pending further inquiries.

Naziya Alvi Rahman
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Naziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].
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