Published May 7, 2021
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Police have arrested the driver of a truck who allegedly ploughed into five pedestrians while turning a corner in Melbourne on Thursday night, the ABC reports.
The truck allegedly ran into five 20-year-olds who were standing on the footpath on the corner of City Rd and Power St in Southbank. All five of them were injured and taken to hospital, with two suffering critical injuries.
Crime by Stephanie Bedo A horrified driver, who witnessed a truck driver allegedly plough into a group of pedestrians before seeing him flee the scene in Melbourne, is being credited with securing the truckie s arrest. The passing motorist witnessed the alleged incident unfold, following the B-double truck driver through Melbourne and alerting authorities. Victoria Police continues to investigate the circumstances of the serious crash, which happened in Southbank about 7pm, and left two people in a serious condition. It appears that while performing the left hand turn the truck cut the intersection corner and mounted the footpath, taking out the traffic light which fell to the ground, police said in a statement.
Architecture news & editorial desk
Melbourne Grand, a $470-million, 58-level high-rise residential apartment tower in Melbourne’s CBD is now complete with residents beginning to move into their new homes. Built by premier construction company Multiplex for the developer, Central Equity, Melbourne Grand, which stands 200 metres above street level, represents an impressive new landmark on the city’s skyline.
Boasting a prime location at 560 Lonsdale Street in Melbourne’s CBD, Melbourne Grand was designed by high-profile architects Guilford Bell + Graham Fisher. This luxury development offers 646 residential apartments in one, two and three-bedroom configurations, with spacious living areas, high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling, double-glazed windows allowing sweeping views of Melbourne’s CBD. The kitchens are fitted out with composite stone benchtops, feature lighting, soft-close high gloss cabinetry, German tapware and high-quality Miele appliances.