One killed after car swerves into group of people in Melbourne

InternationalOne killed after car swerves into group of people in MelbourneBy Reuters -Apr 18, 2026A police investigation is underway after ‌a car struck a group of people in Melbourne, killing one ​pedestrian and seriously injuring ​another, authorities said on ⁠Saturday. Officials said in ​a statement that the car ​mounted a kerb and struck two pedestrians just before ​5 p.m. local ​time. An arrest was made at the ‌spot, ⁠police added. Read Also: Australia appoints woman to lead its army for the first time “The circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established ​and ​the ⁠investigation remains ongoing,” police said in ​the statement. The incident ​occurred ⁠at the venue of the Supanova Comic Con ⁠and ​Gaming event, ​media reports said.