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Two 12-Year-Old Boys Seriously Injured After Ute Incident in Mildura Mall - Mildura, VIC
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A man has been charged after a ute allegedly chased and struck two boys riding motorised bikes through Mildura's pedestrian-only Langtree Mall. One child was airlifted to Melbourne with serious injuries.
A serious incident in Mildura has shocked the local community after two 12-year-old boys were allegedly struck by a ute in the city's pedestrian-only Langtree Mall late on Thursday night. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 pm, with emergency services responding quickly to reports that a vehicle had entered the mall and collided with the children.
According to Victoria Police, the boys were riding motorised push-bikes when a Ford Ranger utility allegedly followed them through the shopping precinct before striking both children. Ambulance crews provided emergency treatment at the scene before transporting both boys to hospital. One child, who suffered serious upper-body injuries, was later flown to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne for specialist care. The second boy also sustained upper-body injuries and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Police arrested a New South Wales man following the incident. Authorities have charged him with multiple offences, including dangerous driving causing serious injury, reckless conduct endangering life, intentionally causing injury and driving in a dangerous manner. The accused appeared before the Mildura Magistrates' Court on Friday and did not apply for bail. He is expected to return to court next week for further proceedings.
Crime scene investigators examined the Langtree Mall area throughout Friday, collecting evidence and documenting the scene. Police are also seeking information from witnesses or anyone who may have captured CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist with the investigation.
The incident has generated concern across the Mildura community because Langtree Mall is a pedestrian-focused shopping precinct where residents and visitors regularly gather. Local authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
Emergency services praised the rapid response of paramedics, police officers and hospital staff who assisted the injured children. Officials have not released further medical updates beyond confirming that one child remains in serious condition.
Victoria Police have reminded the public that the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers. Authorities will continue gathering evidence before the matter returns to court.
The incident is one of the most significant police investigations in Mildura today and has drawn widespread attention throughout the Sunraysia region. Community members have expressed concern for the injured boys and their families while awaiting further updates from investigators and the court.
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A serious incident in Mildura has shocked the local community after two 12-year-old boys were allegedly struck by a ute in the city's pedestrian-only Langtree Mall late on Thursday night. The incident occurred shortly after 11:00 pm, with emergency services responding quickly to reports that a vehicle had entered the mall and collided with the children.
According to Victoria Police, the boys were riding motorised push-bikes when a Ford Ranger utility allegedly followed them through the shopping precinct before striking both children. Ambulance crews provided emergency treatment at the scene before transporting both boys to hospital. One child, who suffered serious upper-body injuries, was later flown to the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne for specialist care. The second boy also sustained upper-body injuries and was taken to hospital in a stable condition.
Police arrested a New South Wales man following the incident. Authorities have charged him with multiple offences, including dangerous driving causing serious injury, reckless conduct endangering life, intentionally causing injury and driving in a dangerous manner. The accused appeared before the Mildura Magistrates' Court on Friday and did not apply for bail. He is expected to return to court next week for further proceedings.
Crime scene investigators examined the Langtree Mall area throughout Friday, collecting evidence and documenting the scene. Police are also seeking information from witnesses or anyone who may have captured CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist with the investigation.
The incident has generated concern across the Mildura community because Langtree Mall is a pedestrian-focused shopping precinct where residents and visitors regularly gather. Local authorities are continuing their investigation to establish the full circumstances surrounding the collision.
Emergency services praised the rapid response of paramedics, police officers and hospital staff who assisted the injured children. Officials have not released further medical updates beyond confirming that one child remains in serious condition.
Victoria Police have reminded the public that the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with relevant information to contact Crime Stoppers. Authorities will continue gathering evidence before the matter returns to court.
The incident is one of the most significant police investigations in Mildura today and has drawn widespread attention throughout the Sunraysia region. Community members have expressed concern for the injured boys and their families while awaiting further updates from investigators and the court.
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