World / car crash Police: Mom's Car Crash at School Leaves Child Dead Driver taken into custody as investigation into Melbourne accident continues By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Oct 29, 2024 7:51 AM CDT Copied Victoria Police establish a crime scene outside of Auburn South Primary School, Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East, in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP) A vehicle driven by a mother who was picking up her child collided with a Melbourne school fence on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one child and leaving four others severely injured. The incident occurred when the 40-year-old driver attempted a U-turn outside Auburn South Primary School after 2:30pm; Police Inspector Craig McEvoy says she collided with an outdoor table where five children were seated. An 11-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries later died at a hospital. Authorities reported that two 11-year-old girls, a 10-year-old girl, and a 10-year-old boy also sustained serious injuries. The driver, who was immediately taken into custody but remained uninjured along with her child passenger, is under police questioning. Specialist accident investigators are gathering evidence at the site to understand the sequence of events; video footage reveals the station wagon's front-left fender was significantly damaged. Inspector McEvoy stated, "It appears it is a tragic accident." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > Baltimore Mayor Defies Trump's DEI Criticisms With 'Definitely Earned It' 8 hours, 29 minutes ago Former NATO Chief Has a New Job Feb 4, 2025 9:21 AM CST Louisiana Court Upholds LSU Professor's Suspension for Offensive Remarks 7 hours, 59 minutes ago Former German Chancellor Hospitalized for Severe Burnout Feb 4, 2025 6:01 AM CST Health Chief Condemns RFK Jr.'s Measles Claims as False Feb 4, 2025 5:15 AM CST Japanese Court Upholds Conviction of Former Nissan Executive Feb 4, 2025 9:38 AM CST Estee Lauder Plans to Cut 7K Jobs Amidst Sales Slump 7 hours, 29 minutes ago Juliette Binoche to Lead Jury at Cannes Film Festival Feb 4, 2025 9:32 AM CST 10 Arrests in Deadly Honolulu Fireworks Explosion; More Expected Feb 4, 2025 3:15 AM CST Legendary Saxophonist Gene "Daddy G" Barge Dies at 98 6 hours, 59 minutes ago Canadian Fans Boo US Anthem Amid Trump Tariff Dispute 8 hours, 59 minutes ago 3 Siblings Die in Detroit Suburb House Fire Feb 4, 2025 4:15 AM CST Travis Kelce Has No Plans to Retire Feb 4, 2025 4:45 AM CST Man Denies Intent to Kill Japanese PM in Pipe Bomb Trial Feb 4, 2025 3:45 AM CST On Third Auction Try, Suu Kyi's Home Attracts Zero Bids 1 hour, 46 minutes ago Frequent Earthquakes Rattle Santorini, Spark Evacuations. Precautions 1 hour, 34 minutes ago Jenni Hermoso Pressured to Downplay Kiss, Court Hears 1 hour, 51 minutes ago DC Figure Skating Event to Honor Crash Victims 1 hour, 41 minutes ago Report an error