World / car crash Police: Mom's Car Crash at School Leaves Child Dead Driver taken into custody as investigation into Melbourne accident continues By Newser.AI Read our AI policy Posted Oct 29, 2024 7:51 AM CDT Copied Victoria Police establish a crime scene outside of Auburn South Primary School, Tooronga Rd, Hawthorn East, in Melbourne, Australia, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (Joel Carrett/AAP Image via AP) A vehicle driven by a mother who was picking up her child collided with a Melbourne school fence on Tuesday, resulting in the death of one child and leaving four others severely injured. The incident occurred when the 40-year-old driver attempted a U-turn outside Auburn South Primary School after 2:30pm; Police Inspector Craig McEvoy says she collided with an outdoor table where five children were seated. An 11-year-old boy who suffered critical injuries later died at a hospital. Authorities reported that two 11-year-old girls, a 10-year-old girl, and a 10-year-old boy also sustained serious injuries. The driver, who was immediately taken into custody but remained uninjured along with her child passenger, is under police questioning. Specialist accident investigators are gathering evidence at the site to understand the sequence of events; video footage reveals the station wagon's front-left fender was significantly damaged. Inspector McEvoy stated, "It appears it is a tragic accident." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP) < > Megyn Kelly Endorses Trump in Fiery Pittsburgh Speech 23 hours, 9 minutes ago Nigerian President: Release 29 Kids Facing Execution 22 hours, 9 minutes ago Iranian Official Contradicts Tehran's Claim on Prisoner's Death 15 hours, 22 minutes ago Australia Confronts India Over Sikh Activist Allegations 22 hours, 39 minutes ago Starmer Calls for Terror-Level Action on Smugglers 23 hours, 39 minutes ago Sheriff's Lieutenant Apologizes for Anti-Democrat Posts Nov 4, 2024 12:35 PM CST Russian Rocket Successfully Launches Iranian Satellites 14 hours, 38 minutes ago Reactor Restarts 13 Years After Fukushima, Then Shuts Down Again Nov 4, 2024 1:45 AM CST Nintendo Profits Plummet as Switch Demand Cools 10 hours, 9 minutes ago Conor McGregor Faces Civil Suit Over 2018 Assault Allegations 2 hours, 7 minutes ago Thousands Displaced Ahead of Paris Olympics, Group Reports Nov 4, 2024 1:24 PM CST China Challenges EU Tariffs on Electric Vehicles Nov 4, 2024 2:14 PM CST Serbian Minister Resigns After Fatal Railway Station Collapse Nov 4, 2024 2:11 PM CST Japan Launches Defense Satellite on New H3 Rocket Nov 4, 2024 10:46 AM CST Trial Begins Over Teacher's Beheading in France Nov 4, 2024 1:15 AM CST Moscow Court Rejects American's Drug Conviction Appeal 2 hours, 13 minutes ago Tornadoes Wreak Havoc in Oklahoma Nov 4, 2024 12:15 AM CST Saints Dismiss Coach Dennis Allen After 7 Losses Nov 4, 2024 10:53 AM CST Report an error