Emergency services attended Auburn South Primary School in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, on Tuesday. where several schoolchildren were injured after a 40-year-old Hawthorn East mother drove through the school fence.

At least five children were hit by the car, two 11-year-old girls, a 10-year-old girl and a 10-year-old boy were rushed to hospital after being seriously injured in the crash.

However, 11-year-old Jack Davey died on his way to hospital after being seriously injured when the SUV hit the group of children sitting on a table near the fence.

The white SUV had green P plates at the time of the collision, although it is not yet clear what license the 40-year-old driver held.

Victoria Police understand the vehicle was traveling along Burgess Street when it left the road and crashed into the school fence just after 2.30pm.

A school-age child, whom the driver had picked up from school shortly before the accident, was also in the passenger seat of the car, but was not injured.

Several questions about the causes of the fatal crash surfaced in the days that followed, including what caused the driver, who has not been charged, to suddenly lose control of the vehicle.

Shortly after Tuesday’s accident, a Department of Education spokesperson reportedly informed media that the driver of the car had suffered a medical incident, first reported by ABC.

However, police later reported that the driver lost control of the vehicle while trying to turn around after picking up her child from school.

“After picking up the child, she turned around and collided with the school fence, crashing through the fence, where unfortunately she hit a table where there were five children sitting in the “school grounds,” Police Inspector McEvoy said Tuesday. .

The Department of Education has since confirmed to SkyNews.com.au that it does not know where the information about a medical episode came from.

The driver was arrested at the scene, but police confirmed to this outlet that she was taken to a police station and was not taken to hospital.

According to 7NEWS, the driver of the car had attended a two-hour meeting at the school before picking up her child moments before the tragic accident.

However, a Department of Education spokesperson said he was not aware of the meeting.

The driver, a 40-year-old Hawthorn East woman, was arrested at the scene but was released without charge on Wednesday, pending further investigation.

Michael Davey, Jack’s father, spoke outside Auburn South Elementary School Thursday, alongside his wife Jayde.

“Words cannot adequately describe the utter devastation we feel as we come to terms with the sudden and overwhelming loss of our Jack, a son, brother and friend to many,” Mr Davey said.

“We find comfort in reading Jack’s many messages and memories and seeing how his life and energy had a positive influence on so many in the community at just 11 years old.

“Personally, he’s our champion.

“He is our beloved son and brother who remains very much alive in our hearts and memories, as we piece together our lives with his spirit for the future.”

Speaking on behalf of young Jack’s family, Mr Davey expressed his gratitude to school staff, parents, pupils and the public for their support.

“You wrapped your arms around our family, providing comfort, peace and support in a time of unspeakable tragedy,” Mr Davey said.