Tragedy as Woman and Child Drown in Freak Accident
A woman and a child tragically died after falling into a waterway in southeast Melbourne on Monday afternoon.
Incident Details
The incident occurred around 3:45 pm at Dandenong Creek near Allan Street in Dandenong. Authorities believe the mother began struggling while trying to save the child from the water.
Emergency Response
Emergency services quickly arrived and found the mother and child unconscious in the water. Despite performing CPR, both could not be revived and were declared dead at the scene.
Identification and Investigation
Neither of the victims has yet been formally identified. Police are preparing a report for the coroner as part of the investigation.
“Both were declared dead at the scene.”
By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 06:47 GMT, 10 November 2025 | Updated: 07:22 GMT, 10 November 2025
Summary
This heartbreaking accident underscores the dangers present in urban waterways and the tragic consequences of rescue attempts under distressing circumstances.
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