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The Melbourne Marathon is reviewing its safety protocols after a race vehicle struck a runner at Albert Park. The injured woman, in her 30s, faces surgery and recovery. A doctor who stopped to help was later hit by a motorcycle.
Nathan Warner, a Tasmanian doctor, criticized the event's safety on Instagram. He was unhurt but knocked over while assisting the injured runner. The woman was taken to hospital by St John Ambulance. Read more culture coverage.
Runners reported inadequate water supplies at aid stations. Isabelle Batty, a first-time half-marathoner, found stations dry. Medics were seen attending to runners on the course. The marathon's guide lists 12 aid stations. Related: Melbourne Marathon Faces Criticism Over Water Supply Issues.
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Marathon organizers are reviewing safety after a vehicle struck a runner during Sunday's race. The Melbourne Marathon is reviewing its safety protocols after a race vehicle struck a runner at Albert Park. The injured woman, in her 30s, faces surgery and recovery. A doctor who stopped to help was later hit by a motorcycle.
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Runner World published this brief on October 12, 2026. The underlying Marathon Handbook report was dated October 12, 2026.
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