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Pedestrian hit by car near Melbourne Marathon
A car hit a pedestrian near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne on October 11, while the Melbourne Marathon was taking place nearby.
Cafe owner Kirk Pearson said he saw a car come from Elizabeth Street and hit someone in the road.
The incident happened close to the marathon area.
Police drew their weapons, according to witnesses quoted in media reports.
Paramedics were called to the scene at 11am, and one person was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital.
The available information does not say what caused the crash or describe the person’s condition.
Further details were expected to follow.
A pedestrian was hit by a car near the Melbourne Marathon in central Melbourne on October 11, 2026.
One person was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital, according to an Ambulance Victoria spokesperson.
Witnesses told the Herald Sun that the car sped towards a crowd, prompting police to draw their weapons.
A cafe owner told the Sydney Morning Herald that the car came from Elizabeth Street and hit a pedestrian in the middle of the road.
- Who
- A pedestrian was hit; one person was taken to hospital.
- What
- A car struck a pedestrian near the Melbourne Marathon.
- When
- October 11, 2026. Ambulance Victoria said paramedics were called at 11am.
- Where
- Near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne; a cafe owner described the collision as occurring on Flinders Street.
- Why
- Not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
just came screaming from Elizabeth Street and hit someone – a pedestrian – in the middle of the road
Cafe owner Kirk Pearson said he saw a car come from Elizabeth Street and hit a pedestrian.
Ambulance Victoria said paramedics were called to the scene.
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- Near Flinders Street Station, Melbourne
- Hospital
- Royal Melbourne Hospital
- Ambulance call time
- 11am
Sources
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