Two children dead, five injured in Melbourne car crash
Two children dead, five injured in Melbourne car crash

Two children have died and five others were injured after a car rollover in Melbourne's west on Tuesday, September 9. The vehicle, carrying a woman and seven children, crashed shortly before 4pm.

Ambulance helicopter crews, intensive care and advanced life paramedics were at the scene throughout Tuesday afternoon.

Victims and Injuries

A 7-year-old girl died at the scene. An 11-year-old boy was airlifted to hospital with critical injuries and died overnight. The other five children were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

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The driver, a 34-year-old woman, was taken to hospital for observation.

Investigation Underway

Police have urged anyone with information or footage to contact Crime Stoppers as investigations continue.

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