Australia: 10 Killed In Wedding Bus Crash, Driver Arrested

Posted by: lukwago J in world news June 12, 2023

A wedding party bus crashed in the hutter wine region north of Sydney, Australia where at least 10 people have been confirmed dead and holding a 58 year old driver detained.

Meanwhile the light coloured coach was carrying guests from a wedding at a local winery appeared laying on its side after it overturned late Sunday night.

The bus still remains to be righted and the deceased are still inside following an emergency of workers, donning high visibility yellow vests reached the site of the accident.

According to the acting assistant commissioner Tracy Chapman the death toll may increase as close to 25 people were rushed to hospital in which two were airlifted by helicopter from the crash site and hitting at the possibility of some people being trapped underneath.

However the coach driver had to go through mandatory testing at the hospital before he was held at a police station in a nearby Cessnock said the police officer.

He is under arrest. He has been the driver of a motor vehicle collision where there have been fatal injuries and there will be charges pending,” she added.

The passengers had participated in a wedding together and were probably heading to their accommodation post festivities.” No other vehicle appeared to have been involved in the crash,” she stated.

Hon Albanese wishes Speedy recovery for those admitted

Meanwhile Australia ‘s prime minister Anthony Albanese said that weddings are supposed to be the happiest of times for family and friends.

“ For a joyous day like that in a beautiful place to end with such a terrible loss of life and injury is so cruel and sad ,”he stated in Canberra.

He further extended his wishes for the speedy recovery of those admitted to the hospital and appreciated the efforts of the emergency workers.

“ I want to give our thanks to the first responders, those who arrived at this terrible scene. I can’t imagine what they were confronted with, what they had to deal with, he stated.

Further more Chris Minns the New South Wales premier sent his deepest condolences to the families of those killed and injured.

“ This is a profoundly tragic event. I know the whole community of New South Wales and in particular the people of the Hunter will be shocked and saddened to wake up to this news today,” Minns stated.

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