Tragedy as Woman and Child Drown in Melbourne Accident
By Ashley Nickel, News Reporter, Australia
| Updated: 09:45 GMT
Incident Overview
A woman and a young child tragically lost their lives after falling into a waterway in southeast Melbourne on Monday afternoon.
Location and Circumstances
The incident occurred at Dandenong Creek, near Allan Street in Dandenong, around 3:45 p.m. According to authorities, the mother entered the water in an attempt to save the child, but both were soon overwhelmed by the current.
Emergency Response
Emergency services quickly arrived on the scene and found both victims unconscious. Rescuers performed CPR, but despite their efforts, neither the woman nor the child could be revived.
Police Statement
Police will prepare a report for the coroner. The identities of the woman and child have not yet been confirmed.
Summary
Police are investigating the drowning of a mother and child in a Melbourne creek after an unsuccessful rescue attempt led to a double tragedy.
Author’s summary: A mother lost her life trying to save her child from drowning in Dandenong Creek, highlighting the heartbreaking danger of sudden accidents in local waterways.
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