Australia bus crash: Driver was going too fast in foggy conditions – police
The man driving the wedding bus in Australia – in which 10 people were killed and at least 20 others injured, is said to have been driving too fast in foggy weather conditions, police say.
The incident occurred on Sunday as the bus, which was taking passengers from a wedding in Hunter Valley, overturned at a roundabout near the town of Greta in New South Wales (NSW).
Hunter Valley is known for its vineyards and is a popular spot for wine lovers and celebrations.
Brett Andrew Button, 58, was arrested on Monday and now faces charges of dangerous driving and negligence in connection with the incident.
He was allegedly driving “in a manner that was inconsistent with the conditions”, the NSW Police Traffic and Highway Patrol Commander told reporters.
“He lost control of that vehicle… obviously the speed was too quick for him to negotiate that roundabout,” Acting Assistant Commissioner David Waddell added.
As of now, fourteen people remain in hospital, and two of them are in critical condition.