C15A hits pedestrians in Melbourne ANZAC Day march

[Keith Webb]

An old military truck has ploughed into a group of marchers at Melbourne's Anzac Day parade after a suspected mechanical fault.

Seven Sri Lankan ex-servicemen aged in their 70s and 80s have been injured in the crash.

The crash happened around 12:30pm along the route the parade through the city.

Witnesses say a World War II era truck taking part in the parade surged forward suddenly.

The truck crashed into a group of veterans that were marching in front.

The injured men are part of the Ceylon ex-serviceman's association.

Four suffered serious abdominal, pelvic, and leg, injuries, and have been taken to hospital.

Three men have also been taken to hospital with cuts and abrasions.

Witness say the scene was horrific, with four or five people dragged underneath underneath the vehicle.

Police are interviewing dozens of people who witnessed the crash.

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