October 29th 2024.
The tragic death of an 11-year-old boy in a car crash has left the entire school community at Auburn South Primary School in Melbourne devastated. The principal, Marcus Wicher, expressed his heartfelt grief on behalf of the school and thanked the emergency services for their swift response.
Wicher assured that the school's main focus is on the well-being of its students, staff, and the broader community. He also requested privacy for the school to grieve and navigate through this difficult time.
Despite the tragedy, Wicher commended the resilience of the school community and believed that they will get through this together. He added that their current priority is to support the students, families, and staff members affected by the accident.
Meanwhile, people have been leaving flowers near the school fence to honor the young boy's memory. Even the Victorian Premier, Jacinta Allan, shared her shock and sorrow upon hearing the news. She emphasized the impact of the tragedy on the local community and assured that the state government is providing support to the affected individuals and first responders.
Allan, who is also a parent of a primary school-aged son, acknowledged the strength of the school community and their ability to support one another during this difficult time. She also mentioned that the government will wait for police recommendations on how to improve school safety.
The accident occurred when a 40-year-old woman was collecting her child from the school and accidentally crashed through the fence. The woman was arrested at the scene but was later released pending further investigation. Four other children were injured in the incident and are currently receiving medical treatment.
Allan urged everyone to stay strong and provide ongoing support for the affected individuals and the school community. She emphasized that it will be a tough journey ahead, but they are prepared to provide all the necessary assistance.
The government will also take into consideration any recommendations from the police to improve safety at schools. In the meantime, they are closely monitoring the condition of the injured children, two of whom are in a serious but stable condition at the Royal Children's Hospital, while the other two are in a stable condition at Monash Medical Centre.
In the midst of this tragedy, the school and community are coming together to support each other, and the government is committed to providing all the necessary help. They have also set up a WhatsApp channel to keep everyone updated on the latest news, without any comments or unwanted algorithms. It is a safe and private platform for people to stay informed.
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