Witnesses say the car crashed into marchers taking part in the Anzac Day parade through Melbourne's CBD.
I hope they're OK. Just check the brakes next time yoy choose to drive it through a parade, mate.
Posted on 04/24/2010 10:32:26 PM PDT by myknowledge
An old military truck has ploughed into a group of marchers at Melbourne's Anzac Day parade after a suspected mechanical fault.
Three Sri Lankan ex-servicemen aged in their 70s and 80s have been injured in the crash.
The crash happened around 12:30pm along the route the parade through the city.
Witnesses say a World War II era truck taking part in the parade surged forward suddenly.
The truck crashed into a group of veterans that were marching in front.
The three injured men are part of the Ceylon ex-serviceman's association.
Witness say the scene was horrific, with four or five people dragged underneath underneath the vehicle.
Police are interviewing dozens of people who witnessed the crash.
Witnesses say the car crashed into marchers taking part in the Anzac Day parade through Melbourne's CBD.
I hope they're OK. Just check the brakes next time yoy choose to drive it through a parade, mate.
Someone not used to a manual transmission, behind the wheel? The wrong gear and a slip of the clutch, can sometimes do that.
A poster on another thread mentioned a revving of the engine just prior to the surge, suggesting malicious intent.
Police inspect the truck after it hit people in the Anzac Day parade. Picture: Chris Scott
A man believed to be the driver of the truck is comforted at the scene. Picture: Chris Scott
I hope they are OK as well. The Aussie’s sure had some nice WWII equipment BTW.
It is a nice looking truck.
Of course we opted for 20 ugly Studebakers over 1 good looking truck.
I really pray they are all fine. Because there is a Steven Wright joke in there somewhere.
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