Fatal school bus crash in Stonehaven

Major Collision Investigation Unit detectives are investigating a fatal bus crash in Stonehaven this morning.

Emergency services were called to the Hamilton Highway following reports a school bus had rolled over about 8.20am.

It’s believed the bus was turning left onto the Hamilton Highway from Friend in Hand Road when the incident occurred.

There were 28 school students on board the bus at the time ranging from primary to secondary school age.

A girl sadly died at the scene.

A boy was airlifted to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The driver of the bus, a 76-year-old man Hamlyn Heights man, along with nine students sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were conveyed to hospital by road ambulance.

A further 14 students were taken to hospital for observation.

The bus driver has been released from hospital and is assisting police with their enquiries.

The exact circumstances surrounding the collision are yet to be established and an investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, with CCTV/dashcam footage or any information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

For the current provisional lives lost tally please see - https://www.police.vic.gov.au/road-safety

Leading Senior Constable Kendra Jackson

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