Bus carrying wedding guests in Australia crashes and rolls, killing 10 and injuring 25

A bus crash in Australia’s wine country killed 10 wedding guests and injured 25 others.

The incident: The bus, carrying wedding guests, rolled over on a foggy night in the Hunter Valley region in New South Wales.
* The crash occurred just after 11:30 p.m. at a roundabout on Wine Country Drive in the town of Greta.

Investigation and charges: The 58-year-old driver has been arrested and is being held at a Cessnock police station.
* Police Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said charges would be brought, but details of the allegations were not provided.

Injuries and response: The 25 injured people were taken to hospitals by helicopter and by road, while 18 passengers were uninjured.
* Prime Minister Anthony Albanese offered government support to victims and their families, and thanked first responders for their efforts.

Community impact: The mayor of Cessnock, Jay Suvaal, described the crash as “truly horrific” and said it would “send shock waves right through the broader community.”

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