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Incident Overview
On Friday, September 13, 2024, a fatal multi-car crash occurred in Mount Waverley, Melbourne. The collision involved a hatchback, a station wagon, and a ute on Blackburn Road.
Details of the Melbourne Crash
At approximately 12:15 PM, an 80-year-old woman driving a hatchback collided with the rear of a station wagon. The impact caused the hatchback to crash into a bus stop, and the station wagon to ricochet into the path of a southbound ute. The elderly woman sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital, where she later passed away. The driver and passenger of the station wagon were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries. The ute driver was unharmed.
Investigation and Appeal for Witnesses
Victoria Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash. They urge anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any relevant dashcam footage to come forward and assist with their inquiries.
Conclusion
This tragic incident serves as a somber reminder of the importance of road safety. Police urge all motorists to exercise caution and adhere to traffic regulations to prevent such devastating accidents.