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Elderly Woman Dies After Car Reverses Over Her in Car Park
24 Dec
Summary
- A 77-year-old woman tragically died after her car reversed over her.
- The incident occurred in a shopping centre car park on the Sunshine Coast.
- Bystanders attempted to provide aid, but the woman succumbed to her injuries.
A tragic incident unfolded at a shopping centre car park on Tuesday afternoon when a 77-year-old woman died after her car reversed over her. The accident occurred at Poinciana Avenue in Tewantin, on the Sunshine Coast, around 3:45 PM. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene and performed CPR, but the woman succumbed to her severe head injuries.
Eyewitnesses described the scene as chaotic, with shoppers hearing sirens shortly after the incident. One witness noted that the woman was behind her white Volkswagen T-Cross when the motor was running. The event was isolated, with no other persons or vehicles involved in the accident.
Bystanders bravely attempted to assist the injured woman, with one individual praised for their efforts in controlling bleeding. The community is now mourning the loss and reflecting on the fragility of life, with messages of support being shared for the woman's family and those who witnessed the horrific event.
