November 15, 2024

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Incident Overview

A motorcyclist has died after a collision with a car at a busy intersection in Melbourne’s CBD. The incident occurred on Friday morning, November 15, 2024, and resulted in significant traffic disruptions.

Location and Time

The crash happened just before 11:00 am near the intersection of Flinders Street and Exhibition Street in Melbourne’s CBD.

Vehicles Involved

The crash involved a motorcycle and a car. The makes and models of the vehicles were not specified in the report.

Crash Description

A motorcycle and a car collided near the intersection. The exact circumstances leading to the crash are under investigation.

Injuries/Fatalities

The male motorcyclist died at the scene despite the efforts of members of the public who performed CPR. The driver of the car was not injured.

Emergency Response

Members of the public rushed to help the motorcyclist and performed CPR until emergency services arrived.

Investigation

Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the crash.

Witnesses/Appeals

Anyone with information about the crash is urged to contact the police.

Community Impact

The crash caused significant disruption to traffic and public transport in Melbourne’s CBD. The intersection of Flinders Street, Batman Avenue, and Olympic Boulevard was closed to traffic and trams in all directions. Trams on routes 70 and 75 were diverted, and Flinders Street was closed in both directions between Russell and Spring streets. Commuters were advised to use City Loop trains for travel around the CBD.

Contributing Factors

The contributing factors to the crash are still under investigation.