A car struck pedestrians at speed outside the Supanova Comic Con and Gaming convention in Melbourne on Saturday, April 16, 2026, resulting in one fatality and multiple injuries. The incident occurred shortly after 5 p.m. local time on Convention Centre Place in the South Wharf precinct.
Victoria Police confirmed a man in his 20s died at the scene. Several other people were taken to hospital with injuries, with at least one reported in a serious condition. The driver, a 26-year-old man from Melton, was arrested at the scene and is assisting police with their inquiries.
Authorities have stated the incident is not being treated as terrorism-related. The investigation is ongoing, with police examining the circumstances leading up to the collision. The event continued inside the convention center, with organizers expressing condolences and cooperating with authorities.
