Melbourne toddler run over by reversing car in critical condition
A toddler is in hospital in a serious condition after being hit by a car reversing in a Melbourne driveway.
The one-year-old girl was struck when a woman was reversing on Riverside Avenue in Avondale Heights about 8pm on Wednesday.
Police say the circumstances of the incident are not yet clear.
Neighbours reported the mother was behind the wheel of the car. Source: 7 News
Witnesses reported the woman is the toddler’s mother although Victoria Police are yet to confirm this fact.
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"The mother is very distraught at the moment," said Victoria Police Sergeant Kel Cannon at the scene.
"She is currently helping us with our inquiries and we'll make sure she gets down to the hospital to be with her child."
The toddler is in a critical condition in hospital. Source: 7 News
The woman is assisting police with their enquiries but no changes have been laid.
Emergency crews first on the scene were met with a dramatic scene, treating the young girl before rushing her to hospital.
