Passengers who survived a horrific bus crash that killed three women have revealed heartbreaking new details as the loved ones of one of the victims broke their silence.
The Greyhound bus collided with a 4×4 vehicle towing a caravan on the Bruce Highway near the Wilson Creek rest area, between Gumlu and Wangaratta in north Queensland, at about 11am on Sunday.
Three women who were on board the bus died after the bus allegedly veered onto the opposite side of the road.
One of the victims has since been identified as Emma ‘Alli’ Sailor, 56, a mother of four from Townsville, who was returning home from Brisbane with her daughter, who escaped unharmed.
The other two women murdered were between 20 and 30 years old.
The crash also injured 27 passengers, who were among 33 others on board the train headed to Townsville after leaving Brisbane on Saturday.
Grieving loved ones broke their silence Monday night to pay tribute to Ms Sailor, who was remembered. as a very religious person who was a senior member of his local church choir.
“(She) was a wonderful person… we will miss her… (her death) doesn’t seem real,” the family member said. Townsville Bulletin.
Greyhound bus (pictured) that collided with a 4×4 towing a caravan on the Bruce Highway was seriously damaged
The relative added that the family was still in shock but “wanted answers.”
Meanwhile, one of the survivors on board the bus has spoken openly about the terrible experience.
“I woke up and saw we were crashing into the caravan,” the woman told Nine News.
“The bus driver and a couple of civilians came in, opened the door and helped everyone out.”
The passenger, who was sitting just three rows from the front of the bus, took photographs of the vehicle after it was left with extensive damage.
Parts of the exterior front of the vehicle were destroyed and a portion of the cabin was completely destroyed.
The impact of the crash caused the caravan to crash through the front windshield and into the cabin of the bus.
One of the passengers who survived the horror bus crash (pictured) has revealed chilling new details about the incident.
Several passengers suffered serious injuries before being rushed to Ayr and Townsville University Hospitals after emergency services arrived at the scene.
One passenger was airlifted to hospital from the area.
Since Monday evening, two German tourists, aged 23 and 24, have been fighting for their lives, while two men, aged 27 and 51, are in stable condition.
Townsville University Hospital medical director Dr Jason Yates said on Monday doctors treated seven patients at Ayr Hospital, while three patients were treated in Townsville.
He said three people who were taken to Townville Hospital were discharged later on Sunday.
The patients include a 64-year-old man and two women aged 63 and 23.
Two men, ages 23 and 24, are fighting for their lives while two others, ages 27 and 51, are in stable condition (file image)
Dr Yates thanked the doctors, nurses and medical staff who worked tirelessly to help care for the injured.
“We expected that yesterday (Sunday) there would be an accident with many victims and we had to be prepared to respond. We were able to deal with everything,” he said.
“We were able to provide timely care to patients who needed it as part of this tragic event, but also our regular care.”
Rescue helicopters were also deployed to the scene to provide rescuers with additional medical equipment.
Queensland Police Superintendent Graeme Paine said police were yet to determine what may have caused the crash.
“The accident is currently under investigation. We have not determined any factors that may have contributed to the accident at this time,” he said.
Police are believed to be investigating whether fatigue may have contributed to the incident.