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Victoria to consider increasing testing of elderly drivers after out-of-control car kills woman and leaves two in hospital


Police say car driven by 91-year-old ‘came from behind’ and struck three victims near playground in Wantirna South in Melbourne’s east on Thursday

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The Victorian government is considering increasing testing for elderly drivers after a 91-year-old woman lost control of her car near a playground and struck three pedestrians, killing one.

The acting premier, Ben Carroll, said his thoughts were with the family of the 59-year-old woman who died on Thursday afternoon on Coleman Road in Wantirna South in Melbourne’s east.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/jul/11/wantirna-south-car-crash-playground-coleman-road-melbourne-ntwnfb

Author : Benita Kolovos and Australian Associated Press

Publish date : 2025-07-11 02:04:00

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