Emergency services have responded to a single vehicle collision in Wantirna South this afternoon.
It’s believed a vehicle has lost control on Coleman Road around 12.20pm, struck three pedestrians before driving through a fence.
One of the pedestrians has died at the scene.
A second person has been transported to hospital in a critical condition and a third person has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
The driver of the vehicle was not seriously injured but has been taken to hospital as a precaution.
The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be determined and Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives will investigate.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam footage or any other information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
For the current provisional lives lost tally please see – www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety
