Child Dies After Wantirna South Collision

A child has died following a collision in Wantirna South on Thursday night.

It is understood a silver Toyota Corolla and a grey Nissan Skyline collided at the intersection of High Street Road and Wallace Road about 8.20pm.

One of the four occupants of the Corolla, an 11-year-old girl, was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries where she died last night.

A four-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious, non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the Corolla, a 38-year-old Knoxfield woman, was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

The fourth passenger, a 38-year-old Knoxfield man, was not injured.

The two male occupants of the Nissan sustained minor injuries and did not require hospital treatment.

Major Collison Investigation Unit are investigating and are urging anyone who was driving on High Street Road or Wallace Road prior to the collision to check their dashcam.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with dashcam footage or information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au

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