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Girl dies in four-vehicle crash in West Melbourne
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Girl dies in four-vehicle crash in West Melbourne Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 6:55pm A girl has died after a four-vehicle crash on a major arterial route in inner-city Melbourne this afternoon. Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident on Dynon Road, in West Melbourne, just before 4:30pm.
Girl dies in four-vehicle crash in West Melbourne
Wed 17 Jun 2026 at 6:55pm
A girl has died after a four-vehicle crash on a major arterial route in inner-city Melbourne this afternoon.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating the incident on Dynon Road, in West Melbourne, just before 4:30pm.
Police said a female child in one of the vehicles died at the scene, with further information not yet available.
The male driver of that vehicle and a second child were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
A woman and child also travelling in the same car suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were also taken to hospital.
A male driver in a second vehicle was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, while a woman driving a third car was treated for minor injuries at the scene by paramedics.
A man driving a fourth vehicle was also taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives are still investigating the circumstances of the crash.
Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has information including dashcam footage, should contact Crime Stoppers via 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.