The accident happened Monday evening (local time) near the coastal town of Newcastle, north of Sydney in the state of New South Wales, according to police. The bus with about 40 occupants ended up on its side on a roundabout for reasons that are still unclear. A police spokeswoman said 25 of the injured were taken to hospital by helicopter and ambulance. It is feared that more victims will fall under the bus.
The 58-year-old bus driver has been arrested. The police spokeswoman said he was being investigated on the basis of concrete evidence – she gave no details. The exact cause and course of the accident were still unclear hours later. According to media reports, the wedding party was on their way back from a winery to their lodging.
“To have a happy end to the day with such a devastating loss is appalling,” Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese wrote on Twitter. The sympathy of all Australians extends to the bereaved families of “this cruel bus tragedy”. (sda/dpa)
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