Two children die after being hit by car in Cabramatta pram
Quick Look
- Two children under five died after a car struck them while they were in a pram in Cabramatta, Sydney.
- Their mother sustained minor injuries.
- The 56-year-old driver was arrested and is undergoing mandatory testing.
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Why It Matters
Two children under the age of five were killed when a car struck them while they were in a pram at an intersection in Cabramatta, Sydney. Their mother sustained minor injuries.
Two children have died after being struck by a car while sitting in a pram in Sydney's south-west on Wednesday.
Emergency services worked on the children, both aged under five, at the scene at the intersection of Joseph and Gilbert Street in Cabramatta before they were taken to hospital in a critical condition.
They have since died and are yet to be formally identified.
A 33-year-old woman who police believe to be the children's mother was treated for minor injuries.
The driver of the vehicle, a 56-year-old man, was uninjured. He was arrested and taken to hospital for mandatory testing.
NSW Police Superintendent Tim Calman commended the "phenomenal" members of the public who provided assistance at the scene.
"We've had a number of motorists that have actually stopped and collectively have moved the vehicle onto its side, tipped it over in order to get one of the children from underneath the vehicle," he said.
"It's tragic circumstances for the family."
A crime scene has been established and investigations into the incident are continuing.
Cumberland Highway is closed southbound in Cabramatta between John Street and Cabramatta Road West.
A report will be prepared for the coroner.
Open Questions
- What caused the driver to strike the pram?
- Were there any contributing factors to the incident?
- What are the next steps in the investigation and legal process?
