(Sydney) At least ten people have been killed in the crash of a bus carrying wedding guests in the Hunter wine region, north of Sydney, Australian police said on Monday.
A total of 25 passengers were transported to the hospital, including two by helicopter, said a police official, Tracy Chapman.
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 junction near the small town of Greta, about 150 km from Sydney, in an area popular with tourists.
The 58-year-old bus driver was tested at the hospital and is “under arrest” ahead of possible charges, Ms.me Chapman, without specifying whether or not these controls 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.