Overview
- A car struck a pram carrying two children as the family crossed Joseph Street (Cumberland Highway) at Gilbert Street in Cabramatta, leaving five‑year‑old Katherine and her 14‑month‑old brother Harry fatally injured; the collision occurred on Wednesday afternoon.
- Bystanders lifted the vehicle and performed CPR at the scene while NSW Ambulance treated the children before they were rushed to Westmead, where they later died.
- The 56‑year‑old driver was arrested at the scene and taken to hospital for mandatory testing then released pending further inquiries, with no charges announced at the time of reporting.
- The grieving parents have publicly expressed forgiveness for the driver and a GoFundMe organised by a family friend has raised more than $300,000 to support the family’s immediate needs.
- NSW Police say the probe will feed a coroner’s file, investigators are contacting on‑scene responders, and local residents have pointed to limited visibility and speeding at the junction as safety concerns that may inform follow‑up action.