Police have launched an urgent investigation into the collision.

12:05, Sat, Apr 18, 2026 Updated: 12:12, Sat, Apr 18, 2026

Melbourne Comic Con crash

One dead and another critical after car hit a group of fans outside a popular Comic Con event (Image: NINE NEWS)

A car has crashed into a crowd of people outside a major Comic Con event, killing at least one person and leaving another fighting for the life. Police say a Toyota Echo mounted a kerb on Langs Road near the Melbourne Showgrounds just after 5pm, hitting two pedestrians, both males in their early 20s.

Emergency services raced to the scene, where thousands had gathered for the two-day Supanova Comic Con and Gaming celebration. One of men sadly died at the scene, he is yet to be formally identified. The second pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious lower limb injuries and is currently in a life-threatening condition.

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A third person, who is not believed to have been struck, has been taken to hospital for shock. It is understood the trio had been at the Supernova Comic Con.

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