A tragic incident unfolded on Sunday afternoon on the Monash Freeway, near the Stud Road off-ramp, resulting in a serious multi-vehicle collision. A young boy was severely injured in the crash, leading to his immediate transport to the Royal Children’s Hospital in critical condition. Unfortunately, he succumbed to his injuries the following day, as confirmed by police.
Accompanying the boy in the same vehicle, a Mazda, was a 46-year-old woman from Sunbury, who also suffered critical injuries and was taken to Alfred Hospital for treatment. Additionally, an eight-year-old girl from the same car sustained minor injuries and was hospitalised.
The collision involved three occupants of a blue Mitsubishi, including a 68-year-old woman from Campbellfield, a 39-year-old woman from Glenroy, and a six-year-old girl. Fortunately, all three were reported to have non-life-threatening injuries.
In total, those in the three other cars involved in the crash escaped without any injuries. The driver of a Volkswagen Tiguan, a 34-year-old man from Berwick, has been arrested in connection with the incident and later released pending further investigation.
The Major Collision Investigation Unit continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the crash, seeking clarity on how such a devastating event transpired. The community mourns the loss of the young boy, and thoughts are with all those affected by this tragic event.