Hunter Valley bus crash: Families of wedding guests killed to receive share of $1.5 million
- Bus Crash Families Receive Part of $1.5 Million
- Ten people were killed in the Hunter Valley crash
The families of those killed 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 into tragedy in June when a bus carrying guests overturned near the Hunter Expressway near Greta, sparking one of Australia’s worst road tragedies, with ten lives lost and 25 people injured hit.
NSW Premier Chris Minns announced on Tuesday that the Hunter Valley Bus Tragedy Fund, managed by Rotary, was closing after raising almost $1.5 million.
The NSW Government donated $100,000 from the money raised to help victims of the horror crash.
The public commemoration will take place at Singleton Showground on October 21, hoping to bring together those affected by the accident, including survivors and loved ones of the dead, with first responders, NSW Premier Chris Minns said.
The families of those killed 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 into tragedy in June when a bus carrying guests overturned near the Hunter Expressway near Greta, sparking one of Australia’s worst road tragedies, with 10 lives lost and 25 people 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 also provides an opportunity to recognize the courage and resilience of the frontline responders who responded to the scene and treated patients in our hospitals.”
Community members are encouraged to attend even if they are not personally connected to the crash and a ticket is not required.
The service starts at 11am and will be followed by a free community barbecue in partnership with local charities.
The event will also be streamed live on the NSW Government website.
“The support our community continues to receive since this tragedy has been overwhelming. Many people’s lives have been affected and it is important that we remain strong,” Singleton Mayor Sue Moore said.
The public commemoration will take place at Singleton Showground on October 21, hoping to bring together those affected by the accident, including survivors and loved ones of the dead, with first responders, NSW Premier Chris Minns said.
Brett Andrew Button, the man allegedly 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 to remember all victims of the accident and support each other.”
Brett Andrew Button, the man allegedly behind the wheel at the time of the crash, now faces 63 charges, including dangerous and negligent driving occasioning bodily harm.
“He did this through misconduct, driving recklessly causing a 57-seat Volvo bus to roll onto its back, causing bodily harm,” according to court documents.