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Woman dead after car crashes into lunchtime diners in Melbourne
A woman died after a car crashed into a restaurant at Westfield Knox in Wantirna South on Monday afternoon, police said. The driver and a passenger were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and authorities do not believe the incident was intentional.
A woman has died after a car crashed into diners outside a restaurant at Westfield Knox shopping centre in Wantirna South, Melbourne, on Monday afternoon.
Emergency services were called to the scene about 12:45pm after the vehicle, reported to be a Tesla, struck the building and hit people seated outside Martini and Co restaurant.
Police said the woman, who has not yet been formally identified, died at the scene. A second customer was assessed by paramedics at the scene.
The driver and a passenger of the vehicle were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said they were in a stable condition.
Investigation and police response
Victoria Police said the Major Collision Investigation Unit would attend to investigate the circumstances of the crash. Police do not believe the incident was an intentional act.
A crime scene has been set up, and police are appealing for any shoppers or customers who witnessed the crash to contact Crime Stoppers.
In a social media post, Martini and Co said it was closed until further notice, apologising for any inconvenience and adding: "Please stay safe."
Separate incident at the same centre
In a separate incident at the same shopping centre earlier on Monday, an 84-year-old woman was hit by a bus and sustained life-threatening injuries to her lower body. She was taken to The Alfred hospital, where she remained in a critical condition on Tuesday morning. Police have not linked the two incidents.
Inspector Ben Gordon said the driver of the car in the fatal crash may have failed to give way at a pedestrian crossing, causing the vehicle to launch into the side of the restaurant. This detail has not been confirmed by other officials at this stage.
How each outlet told it
ABC Australia
Framing: Emphasizes the death and the timing of the crash (lunchtime diners), but omits the second incident. — Neutral and factual, with a direct quote from police and the restaurant's social media.
Facts Included:
Woman dead after car crashed into lunchtime diners at a shopping centre in Wantirna South.
The woman was sitting outside a restaurant at Westfield Knox about 12.45pm.
Police said the woman died at the scene.
She is yet to be formally identified.
Driver and passenger taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Ambulance Victoria spokesperson said they were in a stable condition.
Second customer of the cafe was checked by paramedics.
Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will investigate.
Police do not believe the incident was an intentional act.
Restaurant posted on social media that it was closed until further notice and apologised.
Crime scene set up and appeal for witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers.
Framing: Highlights the fatality and location, but does not mention the second crash or the pedestrian's age. — Neutral and straightforward, e.g., 'A woman has died after a car crashed into a bar on Monday afternoon.'
Facts Included:
A woman died after a car crashed into a bar on Monday afternoon.
The female patron was outside Martini and Co at Westfield Knox in Wantirna South, Melbourne.
The Tesla crashed into the business about 12.45pm.
The woman, yet to be identified, died at the scene.
A second customer was assessed by paramedics.
The driver and a passenger of the vehicle were taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
The Major Collision Investigation Unit is investigating.
Anyone with information should contact Crime Stoppers.
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ClaimA woman died after a Tesla crashed into a bar at Westfield Knox shopping centre in Wantirna South, Melbourne, on Monday afternoon.
ClaimThe 84-year-old woman hit by the bus sustained life-threatening injuries to her lower body and was taken to The Alfred hospital, where she remained in a critical condition on Tuesday morning.
ClaimInspector Ben Gordon said the driver may have failed to give way at the pedestrian crossing, causing her to launch into the side of the restaurant.