Emergency services turn part of the Blackburn High playground into a temporary medical centre after a car crash at the school

A MELBOURNE schoolgirl has been seriously injured after an out-of-control car crashed into a school sports ground today.

The 12-year-old was hurt along with five other students when the car ploughed through two fences and into the group of students at Blackburn High School, east of the central business district, just before 2pm.

The girl is believed to have suffered head and spinal injuries, while two other students suffered minor injuries. She was taken to the Royal Children’s Hospital for treatment.

Police said a 71-year-old woman who was driving the car had lost control just as she entered the corner of Springfield and Williams roads.

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She was taken to Maroondah Hospital, along with another student for treatment, the Herald Sun reported.

Sergeant Simon Webb said the driver was leaving the North Blackburn Shopping Centre opposite the school in Williams Rd when she lost control of her small car.

“She has punched through two fences and unfortunately crashed into six students,” Sgt Webb said.

“When police and paramedics got here, the students were lying on the artificial turf of the hockey fields.

“It is incredibly lucky that it wasn’t a whole lot worse because there were about 150 kids in that exact area just three minutes before the crash.”

Sgt Webb said the driver travelled 89m before coming to a stop when her car hit a third fence.

He said preliminary drug and alcohol tests on the driver had come up negative.

He also said the driver of the car was unable to explain what happened, the ABC reported.

“She’s effectively driven across a whole hockey field full of students and although six were injured we’re grateful no more were seriously injured or worse,” he said.

It is understood counselling has been offered to students who witnessed the crash.

In a statement, acting principal Warren Dawson said the school was shocked and shaken by what happened.

“We wish all the students affected by this incident a speedy recovery and we look forward to their return to school,” he said. “Discussions with the Education Department are already under way to make sure our fence is fixed quickly.”

Anyone with information or witnessed the incident should phone Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or go to the website.