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Yarraville: Woman hit by car in High St car park

A Werribee woman has died after being hit by a car in Melbourne’s northern suburbs, after the car suddenly accelerated forward.

Police are investigating a death in Melbourne's north. Picture: Supplied
Police are investigating a death in Melbourne's north. Picture: Supplied

A Werribee woman has died after being hit by a car in a car park in Melbourne’s northern suburbs.

Emergency services attended the scene at High St in Yarraville about 1pm on Sunday.

Police believe a 48-year-old male driver from Werribee was trying to reverse his car into a car park but the car accelerated forward, hitting a 38-year-old woman before crashing into a nearby wall.

The woman was taken to hospital but she died from her injuries.

The man was been released after questioning and police are continuing their investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the crash, with CCTV/dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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