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Woman and child drown in Dandenong Creek

A woman and child have drowned after falling into Dandenong Creek this afternoon (10 November), police say. A witness reported two people had been swept away after falling into the waterway, near Allan Street, about 3.45pm. It’s believed the woman went to the aid of…

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