Tragedy as Woman and Child Drown in Freak Accident
A woman and a child lost their lives after falling into a waterway in southeast Melbourne.
Incident Details
The mother and child drowned at Dandenong Creek, near Allan Street in Dandenong, around 3:45 pm on Monday.
Police believe the woman struggled in the water while trying to save the child.
Emergency Response
Emergency services arrived at the scene to find both unconscious. Despite efforts including CPR, neither could be revived and were declared dead at the location.
Identification and Investigation
Neither the woman nor the child have been officially identified.
Authorities will prepare a report for the coroner to investigate the circumstances.
By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA
Published: 01:47 EST, 10 November 2025 | Updated: 04:45 EST, 10 November 2025
Author’s summary: A tragic accident in Melbourne resulted in the drowning of a mother and child, highlighting the dangers of waterways despite rescue attempts.
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