Wantirna crash live updates: Multiple pedestrians hit by vehicle east of Melbourne We’re sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. We’re working to restore it. Please try again later. DismissSkip to sections navigationSkip to contentSkip to footer Our network Open NavigationMenu The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Search Site Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Bulls N' Bears The economy Banking & finance Small business Show subsections North America Middle East South America Show subsections Western Australia Show subsections Domain Magazine Title Deeds Show subsections Rugby union Show subsections Tips & advice Show subsections Art & design Live reviews Show subsections Health & wellness Life & relationships Show subsections Destination guides Inspiration Reviews & advice Travel news Good Weekend Sunday Life Show subsections Super & retirement Planning & budgeting Environment Show subsections Conservation Climate change Sustainability Show subsections Video games PremiumSubscribe Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Commercial Real Estate Advertisement Wantirna crash live updates: Multiple pedestrians hit by vehicle east of Melbourne By Hannah Hammoud Updated July 10, 2025 — 2.23pmfirst published at 2.12pm Log in, register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Normal text size Larger text size Very large text size Latest posts Latest posts Crash near playground By Mathew Dunckley The crash appears to have occurred near a playground.Credit: Nine News Ambulance Victoria statement Ambulance Victoria has released a statement saying it responded to reports of an incident in Wantirna South at around 12:20pm. “Paramedics are on scene and their priority is with their patients. An update will be provided as information becomes available,” the statement said. ‘Police galore’: Caller says car mounted footpath A caller to 3AW has described the scene. This is some of what they said: “It’s just a suburban street, a car has mounted the footpath. There’s four ambulances there, police galore, and all the roads are blocked off. It’s quite horrendous. The scene of the incident in Wantirna South, in which a vehicle hit multiple people.Credit: Nine News “I did not see it, but a neighbour of mine was there. Then the car took off, down the park near the playground, a person ran off, and that’s why the helicopters have been going around. “The roads are all still blocked off. No one can go down there.” Advertisement Police say condition of injured being assessed Police issued a short statement this afternoon confirming the incident but without confirming the condition of the pedestrians. Here is the full statement: Police at the scene in Wantirna South after multiple people were hit by a vehicle.Credit: Nine News Melbourne Emergency services are currently at the scene of a collision on Coleman Road in Wantirna South. It is understood multiple pedestrians have been struck by a single vehicle. The incident is not believed to be intentional. The conditions of the patients are still being assessed. Welcome to our live coverage Good afternoon, Welcome to our live coverage of this afternoon’s crash in Watirna South. Most Viewed in National Advertisement Back to top The Sydney Morning Herald The Sydney Morning Herald Brisbane Times The Australian Financial Review Classifieds Place your ad Commercial Real Estate The Sydney Morning Herald Contact & support Advertise with us Newsletters Accessibility guide Photo sales Purchase front pages Content licensing Work with us Terms of use Privacy policy Press Council Charter of Editorial Independence AI Editorial Guidelines Products & Services Subscription packages Subscriber FAQs Delivery status Today’s Paper Good Food Guide Daily Puzzles Copyright © 2025