May 30th, 2024Police seek public assistance in wake of fatal bus crash, Kilmore

Police are appealing for information from the public following the fatal bus crash in Kilmore last Wednesday.

Emergency services had attended the scene of the fatal bus crash that occurred in Kilmore last Wednesday (May 24).

It’s believed the school bus was traveling along Wandong Road just after 3.30pm when the vehicle left the road and struck a tree.

The driver, a 65-year-old Wallan man, died at the scene.

There were approximately 30 children on the bus and some had sustained minor injuries, while one had sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

The exact cause of the crash was being investigated and roads in the area had been closed for some time.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, with CCTV/dashcam footage or information was now urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or via the Crime Stoppers website.