Tragedy as Woman and Child Drown in Freak Accident
By Ashley Nickel, News Reporter, Australia
Published: 06:47 GMT, 10 November 2025 | Updated: 09:45 GMT, 10 November 2025
Incident Overview
A woman and a child tragically died after falling into a waterway in southeast Melbourne. The incident occurred at Dandenong Creek, near Allan Street in Dandenong, around 3:45 pm on Monday.
Details of the Accident
Police believe the mother struggled in the water after trying to save the child. Emergency services arrived quickly and found both unconscious. Despite CPR efforts, neither the woman nor the child could be revived and were declared dead at the scene.
Victims' Identity
The identities of both the woman and the child have not yet been formally confirmed.
Ongoing Investigation
Authorities are preparing a report for the coroner to determine the exact circumstances of the drowning.
"Police believe the mother began struggling in the water after attempting to rescue the child."
Summary: A mother and child drowned at Dandenong Creek in Melbourne after a rescue attempt, with emergency teams unable to save them onsite.
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