The two teenagers had just attended a church gathering when they heard tyres screeching near Flinders Street station.
Cousins Tevita Mahina and Isaac Tupou, both 17, were on their way to play baseball at Alexandra Gardens. Instead they felt compelled to swing their bats at the driver doing dangerous doughnuts in the middle of one of Melbourne's busiest intersections.
More Victoria News Videos
- Video duration
- 01:15
CBD chase - car doing donuts prior to ...
CBD chase - car doing donuts prior to crash
Footage shows CBD chase car doing donuts outside Flinders Street station prior to crash.
Up Next
Bourke Street: Melbourne pays tribute
- Video duration
- 01:58
- Video duration
- 01:58
Bourke Street: Melbourne pays tribute
Bourke Street: Melbourne pays tribute
Flowers gather in Bourke Street as people pay their respects to those who died.
Up Next
Meow Meow meets Kanen Breen
- Video duration
- 01:04
- Video duration
- 01:04
Meow Meow meets Kanen Breen
Meow Meow meets Kanen Breen
What happens when you lock Meow Meow and Kanen Breen in a room? See 'Tis Pity and find out!
Up Next
'She was gone': Witness scarred by CBD horror
- Video duration
- 06:57
- Video duration
- 06:57
'She was gone': Witness scarred by CBD ...
'She was gone': Witness scarred by CBD horror
A heartfelt and moving account of the death of one of the victims, Gary Oak spoke to Neil Mitchell about his experience during the CBD attack.
Up Next
$1m offer for 50yo Bendigo case
- Video duration
- 00:29
- Video duration
- 00:29
$1m offer for 50yo Bendigo case
$1m offer for 50yo Bendigo case
The reward is being offered to help solve the suspicious disappearance of Bendigo teenagers Maureen Braddy and Allan Whyte almost 50 years ago. (Video courtesy: ABC News 24)
Up Next
Bourke St attack: new night court announced
- Video duration
- 01:06
- Video duration
- 01:06
Bourke St attack: new night court ...
Bourke St attack: new night court announced
Victoria's bail system will get a shake-up and an after-hours Magistrates' Court established in response to the Bourke Street tragedy, says Premier Daniel Andrews. (Video courtesy: ABC News 24)
Up Next
Tributes flow in Bourke Street Mall
- Video duration
- 02:37
- Video duration
- 02:37
Tributes flow in Bourke Street Mall
Tributes flow in Bourke Street Mall
Melburnians continue to pay respect to the victims of those that were tragically killed and injured in the pedestrian attack. (Video courtesy: ABC News 24)
Up Next
Bourke Street carnage: Baby becomes fifth victim
- Video duration
- 00:39
- Video duration
- 00:39
Bourke Street carnage: Baby becomes fifth ...
Bourke Street carnage: Baby becomes fifth victim
A three-month-old baby boy has died following the deadly car rampage that took place in Melbourne's CBD on Friday. (Courtesy: ABC News 24)
CBD chase - car doing donuts prior to crash
Footage shows CBD chase car doing donuts outside Flinders Street station prior to crash.
"We just had to take action. No one was doing anything. He looked like he was going to hurt people," Mr Tupou told 7 News.
Mr Mahina said: "The car came at us, and then I stepped to the side, and swung the bat, and then he came back and chased us. He was coming to get us and chased us off."
Related Content
"I felt bad because I thought we could have done more."
They revealed the driver was yelling "F--k the world" and giving 'the finger' to hundreds of bystanders.
Teens who tried to stop Dimitrious Gargasoulas' car say they're devastated their efforts failed. @pauldowsley7 https://t.co/rFMGQL2siN
— 7 News Melbourne (@7NewsMelbourne) January 22, 2017
Mr Mahina's father told 7 News that the teens' actions were "very dangerous".Â
"I said to him:Â 'What about if the guy had a gun? He might [have]Â shot you'."
Moments after the cousins tried to stop the agitated driver, he veered onto Swanston Street and allegedly mowed down pedestrians along the Bourke Street Mall.
Five people have died and dozens were injured in the tragic attack.
Donations for the immediate families of those killed can be made via the website www.vic.gov.au/bourkestreet.html
For urgent support, call Lifeline on 13 11 14. Witnesses and victims requiring support can also call the Victim's Support Helpline on 1800 819 817.
A vigil is being planned from 5.30pm on Monday at Federation Square.