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School kids injured on O’Sullivan Rd, Glen Waverley, outside Dan Murphy’s store

Three Glen Waverley Secondary College students have been rushed to hospital after being hit by a Triton ute on their way home from school.

Three teenagers have been seriously injured after being hit by a car on O'Sullivan Rd, Glen Waverley. Picture: Chelsea Tee
Three teenagers have been seriously injured after being hit by a car on O'Sullivan Rd, Glen Waverley. Picture: Chelsea Tee

Three Glen Waverley Secondary College students have been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car on their way home from school.

Emergency services were called to O’Sullivan Rd in Glen Waverley after a black Mitsubishi Triton ute collided with the group of teens about 3pm on Friday, down the street from their school.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said the vehicle stopped nearby and a 44-year-old Springvale man was assisting police with enquiries.

She said a passenger inside fled the scene.

A teenage girl and boy were rushed to the Royal Children’s Hospital and The Alfred, respectively, in serious but stable conditions with injuries to their upper and lower bodies.

Three teenagers were hit by a ute on O'Sullivan Rd in Glen Waverley.
Three teenagers were hit by a ute on O'Sullivan Rd in Glen Waverley.

Another boy is in a stable condition in Box Hill Hospital with minor upper body injuries.

A Department of Education spokesperson said: “The school and the department are providing support for the students’ families, other students and staff from the school.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident, has CCTV, dashcam footage or any other information that can assist police with their inquiries is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online.

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