10-year-old dies in horrific collision in Lindhaven
The collision occurred at the intersection of Poplar Street and Progress Road in Lindhaven.
On the evening of Sunday, October 17 a 10-year-old child died in a collision between a Toyota Avanza and a delivery truck.
According to a statement by ER24’s Ross Campbell, a further five adults were injured – two of them seriously. The collision occurred at the intersection of Poplar Street and Progress Road in Lindhaven.
ER24 paramedics arrived on the scene at around 19:50 along with the CPF and another private emergency service.
Most of the adults from the Avanza had extricated themselves. The child was found still in the vehicle showing no signs of life. Nothing could be done for her and she was unfortunately declared dead.
Two adult males believed to be in their 20s had suffered serious injuries and required Advanced Life Support interventions before being transported to hospital. One female believed to be in her 30s had suffered moderate injuries and was also treated and transported to the hospital by ER24.
Two other adult males had suffered minor injuries and were treated and transported by the other service on scene.
Three people from the truck allegedly fled the scene. The Metro Police were on the scene for further investigations.
