Hunter Valley bus crash: Families of slain wedding guests to receive share of $1.5 million
- Families of bus crash victims to receive share of $1.5 million
- Hunter Valley crash kills 10
Families of victims who died in the Hunter Valley bus tragedy will receive a share of $1.5 million and will be remembered at a public memorial service.
Mitch Gaffney and Maddy Edsell’s wedding turned tragic in June when a bus carrying guests overturned near the Hunter Expressway in Greta, causing one of Australia’s worst road tragedies with ten dead and 25 injured.
NSW Premier Chris Minns revealed on Tuesday that the Hunter Valley Bus Tragedy Fund, administered by Rotary, had closed after raising almost $1.5 million.
The NSW Government has donated $100,000 with funds raised to help those affected by this horrific crash.
The public memorial will be held at the Singleton Showground on Oct. 21, hoping to bring together those affected by the crash, including survivors and loved ones of those killed, with first responders, Nova Scotia’s premier said. South Wales, Chris Minns.
Families of victims who died in the Hunter Valley bus tragedy will receive a share of $1.5 million and will be remembered at a public memorial service.
The wedding of Mitch Gaffney and Maddy Edsell turned into tragedy in June when a bus carrying guests overturned near the Hunter Highway in Greta, resulting in one of Australia’s worst road tragedies with ten dead and 25 injured.
“This memorial service will allow us to come together to mourn, support each other and pay tribute to those affected by this unimaginable tragedy,” Mr Minns said.
“It is also an opportunity to recognize the courage and resilience of the frontline emergency workers who attended the scene and treated patients in our hospitals.”
Community members are encouraged to attend even if they are not personally connected to the accident and no tickets will be required.
From 11 a.m., the ceremony will be followed by a free communal barbecue in partnership with local charities.
The event will also be streamed live on the NSW Government website.
“The support that continues to be provided to our community since this tragedy has been overwhelming. Many people’s lives have been affected and it is important that we stay strong,” said Singleton Mayor Sue Moore.
The public memorial will be held at the Singleton Showground on Oct. 21, hoping to bring together those affected by the crash, including survivors and loved ones of those killed, with first responders, Nova Scotia’s premier said. South Wales, Chris Minns.
Brett Andrew Button, the man who was behind the wheel at the time of the crash, now faces 63 charges, including dangerous and negligent driving causing bodily harm.
“The Memorial will be an opportunity for our close-knit community to come together, remember all those who lost their lives in the accident and support each other.”
Brett Andrew Button, the man who was allegedly behind the wheel at the time of the crash, now faces 63 charges, including dangerous and negligent driving causing bodily harm.
“He did so through misconduct, driving recklessly, rolling a 57-passenger Volvo bus onto its rear side, causing bodily injury,” court documents state.
