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Toddler fighting for life after being hit by vehicle

A 29-year-old van driver was arrested and released pending investigation into factors like speed and driver inattention after the toddler was critically injured, police said.

Summary by Sydney Morning Herald
A toddler is in a Melbourne hospital in critical condition after being hit by a van in the city's south-east.

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‘He thought his kid was dead’: Toddler hit by van fighting for life

A two-year-old boy is fighting for life after being struck by a van while riding his balance bike in southeast Melbourne.

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Toddler on life support after being struck by van in Melbourne' south-east

A two-year-old boy is fighting for life after being hit by a van while he was crossing the road at a pedestrian crossing with his father.

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7NEWS live updates: Toddler struck by van fighting for life

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Toddler fighting for life after being hit by van in Melbourne

The child was crossing a pedestrian crossing on a balance bike when they were hit overnight.

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Toddler fighting for life after being hit by vehicle

A toddler is in a Melbourne hospital in critical condition after being hit by a van in the city's south-east.

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Toddler critical after being hit by van

A toddler is fighting for life after being struck by a van while crossing the road on a balance bike.

·City of Perth, Australia
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Sydney Morning Herald broke the news in Sydney, Australia on Monday, August 25, 2025.
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