New South Wales Police said in a statement that the accident occurred at around 11:30 pm (1:30 pm GMT) on Sunday at a roundabout in Greta, in a wine tourist area in the Hunter Valley.
An unknown number of people were airlifted to a hospital in Sydney after the crash, while others were taken to nearby hospitals.
Eighteen other occupants were unharmed in the accident, the police statement said.
Australia.
Hunter Valley near Greta
Bus crash last night
10 dead.
11 taken to hospital.
Bus transported guests from a wedding. pic.twitter.com/OHrrI7yEFl— The Consultant (@TheConsultant18) June 11, 2023
The bus driver, a 58-year-old man, was taken to hospital for an alcohol check and the accident scene has been declared a crime scene for investigation.
According to Australian television channel Nine, the bus was carrying guests who had attended a wedding at Greta’s.
Source: DN
