A woman died after a car mounted the kerb at a zebra crossing and crashed into outdoor diners at Martini and Co cafe in Wantirna South, Melbourne.
Why it mattersThe tragedy shows how quickly a normal outing can turn fatal at a public venue.
AustraliaDeaths in public dining spaces raise ongoing concerns about pedestrian safety in Australian shopping precincts and cafe culture.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·brisbanetimes.com.au
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