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Jackie Gillies and Boy George lead celebrity tributes to Melbourne victims

A string of Australian stars have taken to social media to show their support towards the victims after a car ploughed into pedestrians in central Melbourne on Thursday.

Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Jackie Gillies wrote on Twitter: "MELBOURNE, this breaks my heart".

"My prayers are with all the family & their loved ones. God please protect the child and the people that was seriously injured," she continued, adding she believes those responsible should be "jailed for life".

Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Jackie Gillies (L) and music sensation Boy George (R) have shown their support towards the victims after a car ploughed into pedestrians in central Melbourne on Thursday. Source: Getty
Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Jackie Gillies (L) and music sensation Boy George (R) have shown their support towards the victims after a car ploughed into pedestrians in central Melbourne on Thursday. Source: Getty

UK music sensation Boy George also shared a touching tweet.

"Melbourne my heart is with you and those hurt in this senseless car attack. #GodBless," he wrote to his fans.

And The Project panellist Gorgi Coghlan, who is based in Melbourne to present the Channel Ten show, encouraged Melbourne-siders to "stay strong" following the ordeal.

Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Jackie Gillies wrote on Twitter:
Real Housewives Of Melbourne star Jackie Gillies wrote on Twitter:

"Stay strong Melbourne, you strong, supportive and resilient city. Sending love to all the families affected. #flindersstreet," she penned.

Horrified witnesses have described bodies "flying everywhere" when a white 4WD drove into a crowd on Flinders street between Elizabeth and Swanston streets shortly after 4.30pm on Wednesday, reports 7 News.

It comes almost a year after a car ploughed through pedestrians on Bourke Street.

The Project panellist Gorgi Coghlan, who is based in Melbourne to present the Channel Ten show, encouraged Melbourne-siders to
The Project panellist Gorgi Coghlan, who is based in Melbourne to present the Channel Ten show, encouraged Melbourne-siders to
Pedestrians look on after at least 14 pedestrians were struck by a white 4WD. Source: 7 News
Pedestrians look on after at least 14 pedestrians were struck by a white 4WD. Source: 7 News

Emergency services were quick to arrive at the scene and police have arrested the driver of the car, a statement from Victoria Police media said.

Victoria Police have identified the driver as a 32-year-old Australian citizen of Afghan descent.

Another male, aged 24, who may not be related to the incident, was also arrested at the scene, police said.

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