In Australia, the day of celebration has turned into horror. At least ten people have been killed in the crash of a bus carrying wedding guests in the Hunter wine region, north of Sydney. A total of 25 passengers were taken to hospital, including two by helicopter, police official Tracy Chapman said on Monday.
Footage broadcast by television stations showed the light-coloured coach flipped on its side on a foggy night, surrounded by rescue workers wearing fluorescent vests. The police were called shortly before midnight on Sunday to the scene of the accident, at a crossroads near the small town of Greta, in an area popular with tourists.
The arrested driver
The 58-year-old bus driver was tested at the hospital and is “under arrest” ahead of possible charges, Tracy Chapman said, without specifying whether the checks will be carried out. whether or not they were positive. She explained that the passengers had attended a wedding together, and that they were probably returning to their accommodations after the festivities.
“All Australians waking up to this tragic news from the Hunter send their deepest condolences to the loved ones of those killed in this horrific tragedy,” Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said. “It is cruel that a day of joy should end with such a heartbreaking loss. Our thoughts are also with those who have been injured,” he added in a social media post.