Schoolchild dead, another flown to hospital after single-vehicle crash in Parwan, west of Melbourne
A single-vehicle crash in Parwan, Victoria, has resulted in the death of one schoolchild and left several others hospitalized. Local police are currently investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Why it matters
The tragic loss of life in a school-related transport incident is a significant local news event requiring public awareness.
A schoolchild has died and six others have been taken to hospital after a vehicle rolled in Victoria’s west. The single-vehicle crash occurred at the intersection of Nerowie Rd and Parwan-Exford Rd in Parwan, about 45km west of Melbourne, about 4pm on Tuesday. Police said one child died at the scene despite efforts to revive them.
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