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On Sunday, near Flinders Street Station in Melbourne, a pedestrian was reportedly struck by a vehicle during the Melbourne Marathon. A 16-year-old boy was driving a stolen white Ford Escape SUV when he hit a woman in her 50s and several parked cars. The incident occurred at around 10:30 AM, with witnesses reporting police drawing their weapons as the car approached the intersection of Flinders and Swanston streets, which was blocked off for the marathon route. After hitting the pedestrian, the driver performed a U-turn before speeding away, prompting bystanders to help the injured woman out of harm's way. The victim was taken to Royal Melbourne Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police later arrested the teenager from Greater Dandenong.
Written for “Melbourne Marathon Incident” on 2026-10-11,
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A teenager is facing a string of charges after allegedly striking a woman with a stolen car while driving erratically through a major city centre.
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teenager → face → centre
The incident unfolded in Melbourne on Sunday, not far from where thousands were taking part in the Melbourne Marathon.
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thousands → unfold → Marathon
Police allege a 16-year-old boy was driving along tram tracks on Flinders Street when he struck a 57-year-old woman at about 10.45am.
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he → allege → 10.45am
The woman, who had been standing at the intersection of Elizabeth Street and Flinders Street, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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who → stand → injuries
The teen allegedly performed a U-turn outside Flinders Street Station, where patrolling police and protective services officers drew their firearms.
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police → perform → firearms
The vehicle continued along Flinders Lane, where it allegedly struck several parked cars, which were unoccupied at the time.
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which → continue → time
The 16-year-old boy, from the Greater Dandenong area, was later arrested at Albert Park.
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boy → arrest → Park
Police have confirmed the incident was not an act of terrorism or a targeted attack.
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incident → confirm → terrorism
They allege the teen was driving a Ford Escape that had been stolen from a Cranbourne South business early on Sunday morning.
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that → allege → morning
A teenager is facing a string of charges after allegedly striking a woman with a stolen car while driving erratically through a major city centre
He was charged with a range of offences, including reckless conduct, driving in a dangerous manner and theft of a motor vehicle.
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He → face → vehicle
The 16-year-old was remanded to appear at a children's court later on Monday.
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old → remand → Monday
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