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4WD Crash Kills Two Children Near Melbourne, Six Hurt

9/9/2026

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Summary

Story summary

A four-wheel-drive crashed west of Melbourne, killing Ossama El Hawli (11) and Sarah El Hawli (7).
The 34-year-old driver, a mother of five, was hospitalized.
Six children were injured, with three in critical condition and five stable, a toddler, a primary-school boy and a teenager.
Police ask for any crash footage as a funeral is set for Thursday.
Australian Islamic Centre and Mayor Lara Carli offered condolences and community support.

History

Historical Context

On October 12, 2002, the Bali bombings that killed hundreds of people, many Australians, prompted nationwide mourning and government aid pledges. That solidarity shaped the swift condolences from the Australian Islamic Centre and Mayor Lara Carli after the recent fatal four-wheel-drive crash near Melbourne, linking past terror response to current emergency aid.

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Story summary

A four-wheel-drive crashed west of Melbourne, killing Ossama El Hawli (11) and Sarah El Hawli (7).
The 34-year-old driver, a mother of five, was hospitalized.
Six children were injured, with three in critical condition and five stable, a toddler, a primary-school boy and a teenager.
Police ask for any crash footage as a funeral is set for Thursday.
Australian Islamic Centre and Mayor Lara Carli offered condolences and community support.

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