The fatal crash of a car through a school fence in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, yesterday afternoon is being investigated by Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives. Follow today’s news live

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The fatal crash of a car through a school fence in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, yesterday afternoon is being investigated by Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives, Victoria police said in a statement.

It’s believed the car was traveling along Burgess Street just after 2.30pm when it veered off the road and crashed through a school fence.