Agence France-Presse
Ten people have died and 11 more have been injured after a bus crash in Australia’s Hunter wine region north of Sydney, police said Monday.
In a statement, police said a crime scene had been established and “the driver of the bus — a 58-year-old man — was taken to hospital under police guard for mandatory testing and assessment.”
Filled with vineyards and native bushland, the Hunter region is a popular spot for wine tourists and group outings.
Late Sunday, shortly before midnight, police said they were called to a junction near the small town of Greta “after reports a coach had rolled.”
“Initial inquiries indicate 10 people have died. 11 people were transported to hospital via helicopter and road, and 18 passengers [were] uninjured,” police said, indicating that those figures could change.
“A crime scene has been established, which will be examined by specialist forensic police and the Crash Investigation Unit.”
Local media reported the bus was believed to be coming from a wedding reception at a nearby wine estate. – gb