
School children suffer horrific injuries in Melbourne bus crash
A group of primary school children has suffered traumatic, “life-changing” injuries after a horrific bus crash in Melbourne, Australia. The bus was carrying 45 students when police say it was hit by a truck from behind and rolled on Tuesday afternoon. Some 18 children, aged 5 to 11 – were rushed to hospital, many for emergency surgery. One remains in intensive care. The truck driver has been charged with dangerous driving causing serious injury. Australia has a below-average road safety record compared to other advanced economies. It ranks 20th of out of 36 OECD countries for road fatalities. Police said … Continue reading School children suffer horrific injuries in Melbourne bus crash