A tram struck and killed a pedestrian in Melbourne’s south. The person was hit by a tram on Kings Way near York Street in South Melbourne shortly after 1.30 pm on Saturday, according to police.
A pedestrian struck by a Melbourne tram dies.
In Melbourne’s south, a tram struck and killed a pedestrian.
According to police, the person was hit by a tram on Kings Way near York Street in South Melbourne shortly after 1.30 pm on Saturday.
The pedestrian died at the scene and has yet to be identified formally.
What exactly happened in the Melbourne tram struck?
In Melbourne’s south, a tram ran over a pedestrian, killing him.
Shortly after 1.30 pm on Saturday, the victim was struck by a tram on Kings Way near York Street in South Melbourne.
According to a Fire Rescue Victoria spokeswoman, firefighters helped remove the victim out from beneath the tram and into the care of Ambulance Victoria within three minutes of arriving on the site.
The pedestrian has not yet been officially identified and passed away at the site.
Ambulance Victoria and Yarra Trams workers received assistance from Victoria Police and Fire Rescue Victoria in removing people from the tram.
Fire Rescue Victoria crews arriving to help the pedestrian
A Fire Rescue Victoria spokeswoman said that crews arrived on the scene in three minutes to assist in getting the person out from under the tram and into the care of Ambulance Victoria.
Police Investigations on tram accident melbourne today
Anyone with information, dashcam footage, or CCTV has been requested by the police to call Crime Stoppers.
On Saturday afternoon, Route 58 trams were diverted away from the incident.
Three incoming lanes on Kings Way at Sturt Street were closed, and drivers were warned to expect delays.
Statements of Yarra Trams chief executive Julien Dehornoy
According to Yarra Trams CEO Julien Dehornoy, the company is both supporting authorities with their investigation and conducting its own.
Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the pedestrian who was injured in today’s unfortunate event, he said.
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