Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 6:55pm
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 6:55pm
Emergency services were called to a four-car crash in Dynon Road just before 4:30pm today. ( ABC News: Kristofor Lawson )
A two-year-old girl has died after a four-vehicle crash on a major arterial route in inner-city Melbourne this afternoon.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident on Dynon Road, in West Melbourne, just before 4:30pm.
Police said the little girl was in a vehicle being driven by a 30-year-old man, who was taken to hospital in a critical condition.
Three passengers in the car — a 30-year-old woman, a four-year-old boy and an 11-month-old boy — are in hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A man, 40, driving a second vehicle was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a 30-year-old woman driving a third car was treated for minor injuries at the scene by paramedics.
A 62-year-old man who was the sole occupant of a fourth vehicle was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives are still investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has information including dashcam footage, should contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Read the full article at ABC News (Australia) →📄Source document: Victoria Police Major Collision Investigation Unit
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ABC News (Australia)State / PublicCenter4 days agoA two-year-old girl has died following a four-vehicle crash on Dynon Road in West Melbourne. Emergency services responded to the incident, which occurred around 4:30pm. The child was in a vehicle driven by a 30-year-old man who is in critical condition. Other occupants of the vehicles involved sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police are investigating the cause of the crash and have urged witnesses to come forward.
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- organisation Crime Stoppers Victoria
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