September 16, 2025

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Incident Overview
A tragic crash occurred in a carpark on Brookfield Road, Minto, in Sydney’s south-west on Monday afternoon, September 15, 2025. At approximately 3:30 pm, a five-month-old girl and a five-year-old child were struck by an SUV. Police officers performed CPR on the infant before paramedics arrived, but she died at the scene. The five-year-old child was transported to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in a serious but stable condition. The 35-year-old driver of the SUV was uninjured.

“There were a few people traumatised by seeing it.” — Eyewitness account

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Monday, September 15, 2025 (approximately 3:30 pm)
  • Location: Brookfield Road carpark, Minto, Sydney’s south-west, New South Wales

Vehicles Involved

  • SUV, driven by a 35-year-old man (uninjured)
  • Pedestrians: five-month-old girl (deceased) and five-year-old child (injured)

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Fatality:
    • Five-month-old female infant, died at the scene despite CPR efforts by police and paramedics.
  • Serious Injuries:
    • Five-year-old child, taken to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead in serious but stable condition.
  • No Injuries:
    • 35-year-old male driver of the SUV, uninjured.

Emergency Response

  • Police officers performed CPR on the infant before paramedics took over, but she could not be revived.
  • The five-year-old was treated at the scene before being rushed to The Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
  • A crime scene was established and crash investigators attended.

“Crash investigators have speculated that the driver may have accidentally put the car in reverse instead of forward.” — NSW Police preliminary comments

Police Investigation
NSW Police are examining:

  • The exact sequence of events leading to the SUV striking the children in the carpark.
  • Whether driver error, such as selecting reverse instead of drive, contributed to the crash.
  • Statements from witnesses who were present in the carpark at the time of the incident.

Community Impact
The death of the infant and the serious injury of the five-year-old has shocked the Minto community. Witnesses reported being traumatised after watching the aftermath. The tragedy has raised questions about carpark safety and the vulnerability of young children around vehicles.

Appeal for Information
Authorities are urging anyone with information or dashcam/CCTV footage to contact:

  • Crime Stoppers NSW: Call 1800 333 000 or report online at [www.crimestoppers.com.au](https://www.crimestoppers.com.au)
  • Witness Reporting: Contact NSW Police directly or at the nearest local station.