One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say

A man has been arrested after a vehicle mounted a kerb in central Melbourne, killing one pedestrian and injuring others in a major police incident. | Contesto: cronaca

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• One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne, police say

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A man has been arrested after a vehicle mounted a kerb and struck pedestrians in central Melbourne on Friday afternoon, resulting in one fatality. The collision occurred on a busy city street, prompting a large-scale emergency response. Victoria Police confirmed the arrest at the scene and stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related. The identity of the deceased has not been released, pending notification of next of kin. Several other pedestrians were treated for injuries, with at least one transported to a local hospital in stable condition. The incident unfolded during the late afternoon, a peak time for foot traffic in the central business district. Witnesses described a scene of chaos and confusion as the car veered onto the footpath. "It happened so fast. There was a loud bang, and then people were screaming," said one onlooker who declined to give their name. Emergency services, including multiple police units, paramedics, and fire crews, cordoned off a significant area, disrupting tram and vehicle traffic for several hours as they conducted their initial investigation. Victoria Police have launched a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision. While the precise motive or cause remains under examination, authorities have been quick to rule out any ideological or terrorist links. "Based on the initial information available to us, we do not believe this incident is linked to terrorism," a police spokesperson stated. The focus of the inquiry is now expected to shift towards driver condition, potential mechanical failure, and the exact sequence of events that caused the vehicle to leave the roadway. This tragic event has reignited ongoing community concerns about pedestrian safety in Melbourne's dense urban core. The city has previously seen similar, though rare, incidents where vehicles have entered pedestrian spaces, often with devastating consequences. Local council members and urban planners have repeatedly called for enhanced safety measures, including the installation of more robust bollards and kerb extensions in high-footfall areas. Today's fatality is likely to intensify those debates and put pressure on...

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