Infant Seriously Injured in Smythesdale Car Collision, Airlifted to Hospital
A baby girl was struck by a vehicle on Vermont Road near Smythesdale and flown to a hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Emergency crews responded to a report of an infant being hit by a car on Vermont Road in the small town of Smythesdale, about 25 kilometres from Ballarat. The child was quickly airlifted to a medical facility due to the severity of her injuries. Victoria Police confirmed a criminal investigation is under way. The incident occurred around 1:20 pm. Authorities are gathering evidence at the scene.
Why it matters
The accident highlights road safety concerns for vulnerable pedestrians in regional communities.
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