Man Drives Into Pedestrians Killing Three In Melbourne

At least four children have been injured as a man drove his car into 25 pedestrians in Melbourne city centre.

The rampaging driver reportedly dragged a pram 100 metres, killing the infant while her mother screamed, 'where is my baby?'.

Hours before the rampage the suspect interrupted a news report in his car.

Yet to be identified, he pulled up behind a 9 News presenter on live TV, winding down his window, removing his cap and waving.

The incident occurred at around 1.30pm local time when the vehicle mounted the pavement of Bourke Street and it is reported at least three people have been killed and 20 have been injured.

"We're not regarding this as a terrorism-related incident," said Victoria state police commissioner Graham Ashton.

A man has been arrested and is now in custody.

Footage of the horror shows the man driving around in circles in the middle of a busy junction, before driving towards innocent pedestrians. Some ran into nearby buildings while others were not so lucky.

Victoria Police said on Twitter: "Police are aware that a number of people have been injured in the CBD (central business district).

"The exact circumstances of the events are still being determined.

"Pedestrian access has been closed along Bourke Street between Williams and Swanston.

"Police are asking for the public to avoid the area."

The Victoria Ambulance service added: "Paramedics are treating a number of people after they were hit by a car in Bourke Street in the CBD."

Source: The Daily Mail and The Mirror

Topics: Melbourne

Mark McGowan

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