Two brave bystanders are lucky to be alive after a light post fell on them while they were attempting to assist an elderly car crash victim.
Two courageous bystanders narrowly avoided tragedy when a street light post toppled onto them while they were attempting to help an elderly man involved in a car accident in Melbourne's south-east.
A 78-year-old man crashed into a light post on Ferntree Gully Road in Wheelers Hill, Melbourne's south-east, about 7.10pm on Wednesday. Picture: Mark Wilson Victoria Police said second car clipped the already damaged light post causing it to plummet towards the elderly driver and two bystanders. The pole struck all three parties on the road, including the 78-year-old driver who was already injured.
Both bystanders were treated for non-life-threatening injuries, however, the elderly man was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died.The exact circumstances surrounding the crash are being investigated.
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