Bus driver dies, passengers injured in crash south of Wagga Wagga

Saturday, 21 December 2024 06:10:50 AM

A bus driver has died and multiple passengers are being treated for a range of injuries after a crash which has closed northbound lanes of the Hume Highway south of Wagga Wagga this morning.

About 3.35am today (Saturday 21 December 2024), emergency services were called to the Hume Highway at Kyeamba, about 50km south of Wagga Wagga, following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Riverina and Murray River police districts arrived to find a bus and a and a heavy vehicle – both travelling north – had collided.

The male driver of the bus was treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, died at the scene.

Paramedics are currently treating 13 bus passengers for a range of injuries including lacerations and one man with a suspected broken leg. Police have been told none of the injuries are life-threatening.

The driver of the truck was not injured and has been taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

Police have established a crime scene and commenced an investigation into the cause of the crash. They are appealing for anyone with dashcam to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

All northbound lanes of the Hume Highway are closed and motorists are urged to avoid the area and monitor www.livetraffic.com for updates.

Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.

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