Hero kindergarten teacher remembered at community park vigil
Hundreds of people have gathered in a vigil to honour Eleanor Bryant, the speech pathologist killed by an out-of-control water tanker that crashed into a Victorian kindergarten earlier this week.
Friends, colleagues and first responders gathered at Lions Park in Riddells Creek to pay tribute to the mother of two, with flower tributes growing for the heroic kindergarten teacher.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council chief executive Bernie O'Sullivan said the vigil aimed to provide connection and support for the grieving community.
"Eleanor Bryant was such a beautiful person and her impact and reach [was received] in such a positive way," O'Sullivan said.
"It's still really raw and a massive shock to this tight-knit community in Riddells Creek."
The mother-of-two has been remembered by her family for her caring and down-to-earth nature.
"She was the light of our lives: a cherished mother, wife, daughter and sister, and beloved by all her family and enormous network of friends," they previously said in a statement.
A three-year-old boy was injured in the crash.
The 68-year-old driver of the truck, who was believed to have suffered a medical episode, was taken to hospital but has since been discharged, and no charges have been laid.
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