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Car Strikes Pedestrians at Melbourne Comic Con, One Dead

4/19/2026

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A car struck two pedestrians outside the Melbourne Showgrounds during the Supanova Comic Con on Saturday afternoon.
One pedestrian died.
Another person suffered life-threatening injuries.
Victoria Police are investigating after a man was arrested for questioning.
The event typically attracts large crowds, featuring celebrities such as Jamie Campbell Bower and Andy Serkis.

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Story summary

A car struck two pedestrians outside the Melbourne Showgrounds during the Supanova Comic Con on Saturday afternoon.
One pedestrian died.
Another person suffered life-threatening injuries.
Victoria Police are investigating after a man was arrested for questioning.
The event typically attracts large crowds, featuring celebrities such as Jamie Campbell Bower and Andy Serkis.