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Post by questa on Jan 22, 2017 7:59:01 GMT
Have any news media in other countries picked up on what horror has visited Australia, specifically Melbourne?
During the busy lunch period a car appeared and started driving fast and 'doing donuts' in the major intersection of the city. The driver hit several pedestrians then swerved into the busy Burke Street Mall and deliberately drove at people, throwing bodies into the air and crushing others.
A TV crew were on a balcony filming an interview with the Lord Mayor. They swung their cameras and recorded the whole event. The police arrived quickly and shot the driver in the arm. He tried to get out of his car and run but 2 bystanders tackled him and made a citizen's arrest, holding him down until the police arrived.
Five people died, including a three-month-old baby boy and 10-year-old girl, and more than 40 people were injured. Five people in hospital are fighting for life.
I know that far more important issues are filling our TV screens at present, but I did not want this tragedy to be be buried while the world waits to see what the First Lady (and I use the term loosely) and daughter wear to the ball.
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Post by bjd on Jan 22, 2017 9:40:16 GMT
Yes, Questa. I saw it on several websites: BBC, France24, Guardian.
Like you, I am already sick of seeing Trump et al. and it's only the beginning. Other things are happening in the world!
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 13:13:58 GMT
Yes, we saw it here.
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Post by breeze on Jan 22, 2017 13:33:21 GMT
Questa, I saw it on a travel website. A regular poster let us know what was going on, as it was happening. His wife was at work there. She and her coworkers saw it all happen. She took care of her staff till everyone was able to leave. Two other regulars posted that one's son and another's daughter work in the same area and both witnessed the event.
Because I "know" the first poster from his frequent comments, the news came to me more forcefully than if I'd seen the headlines.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2017 15:29:10 GMT
Oh, of course it was on the news here, since France inaugurated the season on killer drivers last July.
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Post by bixaorellana on Jan 23, 2017 1:40:41 GMT
Yes, Questa, it was all over various news sites. As you say, it appears such crap as inaugural ballgowns have covered up the Melbourne story.
Any follow-ups on what happened?
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Post by questa on Jan 23, 2017 5:17:22 GMT
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Post by questa on Dec 21, 2017 14:01:13 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 21, 2017 14:15:49 GMT
It was one of the top stories on NPR radio here.
Very tragic and sad.
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Post by mossie on Dec 21, 2017 17:02:17 GMT
People can be so wicked, and it is especially so at this time of year.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 21, 2017 18:16:51 GMT
Saw it on the news and have been trying to contact relatives living in Melbourne. 2 nieces and a nephew in law. Melbourne is massive I know and chances are they are fine, but we haven't been able to speak to any of them. My sister is pulling her hair out. Nothing on the 6pm news so far which is frustrating.
Mind you its 5 am in Melbourne atm...
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Post by questa on Dec 22, 2017 11:09:10 GMT
British Consulate in Melbourne | British Consulate www.british-consulate.org › Consulate Oct 23, 2012 - The British Consulate in Melbourne Australia is listed below. Please not that they do not have a website but we have listed their email address, street address with a location map and also their telephone numbers at the Consulate in Melbourne. Call the consulate if you ned information about a marriage visa ... Phone: 03 9652 1600 Fax: 03 9650 2990 Email: bcgmelb1@britaus.net Cheery...phone these chaps, they will know if any Brits were affected. Here is more info...The British Consulate in Melbourne British Diplomatic representation. Information on consular services of the British Consulate in Melbourne. On this website you will find information on visa applications for the purpose of marriage, study, living with your partner and general visits. Furhermore we offer specific information on getting married abroad, overseas British birth regulations, death of a British citizen abroad and British passport renewals. British Consulate Melbourne Address British Consulate in Melbourne Consul-General Mr Stuart Gill 17th Floor 90 Collins Street Melbourne Victoria, Australia Telephone number (+61) (0) 3 9652 1600 Fax number (+61) (0) 3 9650 2990 Office hours British Consulate in Melbourne: 10:00 – 14:00 Monday to Friday Don't mess with Embassy...not their job. |
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Post by tod2 on Dec 22, 2017 11:24:52 GMT
Yes Questa, I saw it on SKY News this morning. The Prime Minister was very cautious with his wording in his announcement. It is another senseless act by a person with less than a peanut for a brain. Bloody bastard.
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Post by cheerypeabrain on Dec 22, 2017 15:20:42 GMT
Thank you Questa. My niece got in touch this morning, she says that she was shopping g nearby but away from the incident. My other niece and her husband are ok too. Such a relief  |
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