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Melbourne School Tragedy: 11-Year-Old Jack Davey Killed in Crash

A vehicle accident at Auburn South Primary School leaves one child dead and four others hospitalized, prompting an outpouring of community support.

  • Jack Davey, a grade 5 student, died after a car crashed through the school fence, striking him and four other children.
  • The accident occurred as a 40-year-old woman attempted a U-turn after picking up her child from the school.
  • Four children remain hospitalized with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, receiving treatment at local hospitals.
  • The driver was arrested and interviewed by police but has been released pending further inquiries.
  • The school community has received overwhelming support, with additional teachers and counselors brought in to aid students and staff.
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