A tragic house fire in Werribee, a suburb in south-west Melbourne, has resulted in the death of a child and serious injuries to an adult man. Emergency services were called to Newbury Street shortly after midnight on Monday, where they discovered the blaze.
Crews worked to extinguish the fire, and upon bringing it under control, a child was found deceased inside the property. The exact circumstances surrounding the fire are not yet clear, and investigations are expected to commence to determine the cause.
In addition to the child's death, a man was found seriously injured at the scene. He was subsequently transported to hospital for treatment. The nature and extent of his injuries have not been fully disclosed, but they are understood to be significant.
Victoria Police confirmed the details of the incident, stating that emergency services were alerted to the fire just after midnight. The community in Werribee is likely to be deeply affected by this devastating event, and support services may be offered to those impacted.
Further updates are anticipated as police and fire investigators begin their work to piece together the events leading to this tragic loss of life and serious injury.