World · East Asia & Pacific · 19 hrs ago
Police respond to incident near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne
Police and paramedics responded to an incident near the intersection of Elizabeth and Flinders streets in central Melbourne.
Witnesses said a car had been driving erratically along the streets.
Police remained at the scene.
The incident happened close to the Melbourne marathon route, which passed near Flinders Street Station.
Thousands of people were running in the event.
The available information does not say what caused the incident or whether anyone was injured.
Police were still at the scene.
Police and paramedics responded to an incident near the intersection of Elizabeth and Flinders streets in Melbourne’s central business district.
Witnesses told ABC News that a car was driving erratically along Flinders Street and Elizabeth Street.
Police remained at the scene.
The incident occurred close to the Melbourne marathon route, which passed Flinders Street Station near its Swanston Street end.
Thousands of people were running in the marathon.
- Who
- Police and paramedics responded; witnesses reported a car driving erratically.
- What
- Emergency services responded to an incident near the intersection of Elizabeth and Flinders streets.
- When
- Sunday, October 11, 2026. The article was published at 01:32 UTC.
- Where
- Melbourne’s central business district, near Flinders Street Station.
- Why
- Not stated
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- Location
- Near the intersection of Elizabeth and Flinders streets, Melbourne
- Reported vehicle
- A car was reportedly driving erratically
- Responders
- Paramedics and multiple police
- Nearby event
- Melbourne marathon
- Marathon route
- Passed Flinders Street Station near the Swanston Street end
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