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Car Crashes into Melbourne School, Critically Injuring Child

A vehicle veered off the road and into Auburn South Primary School, leading to multiple injuries and an ongoing police investigation.

  • A female driver suffered a medical episode before crashing into the school, injuring five children.
  • One child is in critical condition, while four others sustained non-life-threatening injuries.
  • Emergency services, including police and paramedics, responded swiftly to the scene in Hawthorn East.
  • The driver has been arrested, and Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident.
  • Local residents have been advised to avoid Burgess Street due to roadblocks and ongoing police activity.
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