Tragedy strikes as school bus overturns near Geelong
A tragic school bus accident near Stonehaven, west of Melbourne, has resulted in the death of a young girl and injuries to at least nine other students. The incident occurred at approximately 8:20am, with a bus carrying twenty-eight primary and secondary students from Christian College Geelong rolling over on a rural road.
Emergency services respond to major incident
Emergency crews rushed to the scene following reports of the rollover. Paramedics treated multiple students at the site before transporting at least nine children to hospital for further care. The severity of injuries among the hospitalised students has not been fully disclosed, but authorities have confirmed that several children remain under medical observation.
School community in shock and mourning
Christian College Geelong has expressed deep sorrow over the loss and is providing support to affected students, families, and staff. The school community is working closely with authorities to ensure the wellbeing and safety of all involved, while counselling services have been made available.
Investigation underway into cause of crash
Victoria Police have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the rollover. Early reports indicate that the bus left the road and overturned, but the exact cause remains unclear. Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident.
Support services and resources for families
Authorities are urging families affected by the tragedy to seek support and utilise available counselling services. The incident has prompted renewed calls for road safety awareness and the importance of robust safety measures for school transport.
