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Two Women Killed Aiding Injured Kangaroo on Melbourne Highway
Two women aged 30 died after stopping on the Hume Freeway to assist an injured animal, amid a rise in road fatalities in Victoria this year, police said.
- At approximately 7:30 PM on September 4, 2025, two women lost their lives after being hit by a vehicle on a major northern Melbourne freeway while helping an injured animal.
- The women, both aged 30, included one from Beveridge who died at the scene and another from Thomastown who died shortly after being flown to hospital, and the driver remained at the scene helping police.
- Emergency services attended the scene following reports of the crash, and police believe the women were out of their vehicle helping an injured kangaroo when the collision occurred on Melbourne's northern freeway.
- Police urged witnesses or anyone with footage to contact Crime Stoppers at 1800 333 000 as the exact circumstances are under investigation, noting Victoria had 203 road deaths this year, 11 more than last year.
- The incident highlights ongoing road safety concerns in Victoria as authorities continue investigating and seeking public information on the fatal September 4 freeway collision.
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A heartbreaking tragedy has occurred in Australia: two women have lost their lives while trying to help an injured kangaroo on the highway.
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