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Two dead, child injured in Brighton East as long weekend’s horror road toll mounts

The Age •
November 01, 2026 • 08:43 PM
• By Eleanor Campbell
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Eight people died have died in road crashes in Victoria since Friday.

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Two men were killed when a ute and motorcycle collided at an intersection in Melbourne’s south-east on Sunday night, leaving a young child in hospital.

Eight people have died in separate crashes on Victorian roads since Friday, with several others in hospital with life-threatening injuries.

Police are investigating the cause of the double fatality that happened at the intersection of South Road and Olive Street in Brighton East at about 6.30pm.

Both the motorcyclist and the driver of the ute died at the scene, while a child passenger in the ute was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the crashes or with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

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