URGENT UPDATE: A four-year-old girl has been critically injured after being struck by a motorbike on a suburban footpath in Dharruk, Sydney. Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at the corner of Woodstock Ave and Popondetta Rd around 1:30 PM today. The child was airlifted by a Careflight helicopter to Westmead Children’s Hospital, where she is currently reported to be in stable condition with a head injury.
Witnesses describe a chaotic scene, with one local resident stating, “You see them all the time, driving up and down the street, doing wheelies and acting cool.” This incident has raised urgent concerns about safety in residential areas, particularly regarding the operation of motorbikes on footpaths.
Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, including the identity of the motorbike rider and whether they were adhering to traffic regulations. As this story develops, more details are expected to emerge about the events leading up to this alarming accident.
Residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any unsafe driving behaviors to local authorities. The community is rallying around the injured girl and her family, emphasizing the need for increased safety measures in the area.
Stay tuned for updates as we continue to follow this developing story.
