Melbourne Marathon official vehicle hits runner, organisers launch probe
An official race vehicle hit a female runner in her 30s at Albert Park, seriously injuring her.
Race organisers are investigating after an official race vehicle hit a female competitor in her 30s at Albert Park. The Melbourne Marathon confirmed an official vehicle was involved and said it is running a full review.
Tasmanian runner Dr Nathan Warner, who stopped to help, said the injured runner would need surgery and weeks of recovery. Warner said a passing motorcycle at the event clipped his back as he helped, but he was not hurt.
Whether this was the same crash Warner saw before stopping to help is unclear. A witness, Mark, told 3AW there was not enough room for slower runners and the fast pace car.
- 10.30am on Sunday
- Time of crash
- Albert Park
- Location
- 10 offences in children's court
- Charges against teenager
Why it mattersThe Melbourne Marathon is reviewing the crash. A witness says there was not enough room for slower runners and the fast pace car.
AustraliaFuture running events in Australia may change how vehicles share the course, if the review finds faults.
Corroborated bytheage.com.au·watoday.com.au
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