A stolen car reportedly collided with a woman and narrowly missed the Melbourne Marathon course in the city center on October 11, 2026, around 10:45 a.m. Witnesses described the vehicle as a Hyundai with a damaged bumper, which was speeding through the central business district. One witness stated that a young boy was about 30 feet away from potentially driving into the crowd at the event. Police responded with guns drawn, prompting the driver to perform a U-turn and flee the scene. Project Zero Coffee owner Kirk Pearson reported seeing the car hit a woman, who screamed in pain as the vehicle sped off towards the Flinders St and Swanston St intersection. Bystanders assisted the injured woman off the road to prevent further injury as the car returned. An Ambulance Victoria spokesperson confirmed that paramedics transported one patient to Royal Melbourne Hospital. News.com.au has reached out to Victoria Police for further comments.
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Stolen Car Collides with Woman Near Melbourne Marathon Course
On October 11, 2026, a stolen car collided with a woman near the Melbourne Marathon course, narrowly avoiding the event. Witnesses reported the vehicle was speeding and erratic, prompting police intervention. One individual was taken to the hospital following the incident.
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Chaos at Melbourne Marathon as stolen car allegedly hits woman, almost breaks onto course
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Stolen Car Collides with Woman Near Melbourne Marathon Course