Tragedy as Woman and Child Drown in Freak Accident
A woman and a child died after falling into a waterway in southeast Melbourne.
Incident Details
The incident occurred around 3:45 PM on Monday at Dandenong Creek, near Allan Street in Dandenong. Police believe the mother struggled in the water while attempting to rescue the child.
Emergency Response
Emergency services arrived promptly and found both unconscious. CPR was performed on the pair, but neither could be revived. Both were declared dead at the scene.
Investigations and Identification
The woman and child have not yet been formally identified. Police are preparing a report for the coroner.
"Police believe the mother began struggling in the water after attempting to rescue the child."
"Both were declared dead at the scene."
Author's summary: A tragic accident at Dandenong Creek led to the drowning of a mother and child despite rescue attempts by emergency services.