NOS Nieuws•vandaag, 03:16
Five people have been killed in Australia when a car crashed into a cafe terrace. The victims include two children. What exactly happened is still under investigation, but according to the police there was probably no intent.
Five others were injured, including an 11-month-old child, according to local media. Little is known about their condition.
The accident happened in the town of Daylesford, about 100 kilometers from Melbourne. According to a local police spokesperson, many people were sitting outside when the SUV crashed into the terrace. Four victims died on the spot, the fifth victim – a four-year-old child – succumbed to her injuries in hospital. According to local media, the victims belonged to two different families.
The police have not yet released much about the circumstances; it is unclear, for example, whether the driver of the SUV was speeding.
The 66-year-old driver of the vehicle also suffered injuries and had to be taken to hospital. He will be questioned by police once he is released from hospital. According to police, he tested negative for alcohol immediately after the accident.
2023-11-06 02:16:43
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