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) < > Melinda Gates Boosts GivingTuesday With $1M Match 2 hours, 41 minutes ago GM Expands Recall to Include More Heavy-Duty Trucks 2 hours, 47 minutes ago 3 Killed, 5 Injured in Chicago House Party Shooting 2 hours, 51 minutes ago After 37 Years, Actor Leaves Neighbours Amidst Cancer Battle 9 hours, 42 minutes ago Philadelphia Celebrates Rocky Balboa With Action-Packed RockyFest 10 hours, 12 minutes ago Randy Moss Reveals Health Battle, Seeks Support 10 hours, 42 minutes ago Belgian Court Rules Colonial Actions Were Crimes Against Humanity 11 hours, 12 minutes ago Hawaii Crime Boss Michael Miske Dies Before Sentencing Dec 2, 2024 5:03 PM CST Puppy's Ashes Returned to Pilot's Family After Crash Dec 2, 2024 4:57 PM CST BBC Faces Scrutiny Over Gregg Wallace Allegations Dec 2, 2024 12:09 PM CST ICC President Condemns US and Russia Threats Dec 2, 2024 12:06 PM CST West Virginia Parts Ways With Football Coach Neal Brown Dec 1, 2024 8:46 PM CST Legendary St. John's Coach Lou Carnesecca Has Died Dec 1, 2024 8:44 PM CST Report an error