A 52-year-old man from North Ward has been charged in relation to a tragic traffic collision that occurred earlier this year in Gumlu. The incident took place on the Bruce Highway on June 3rd and involved a bus carrying 33 passengers and a Landcruiser towing a caravan.
According to reports, the bus veered into the opposite lane and collided head-on with the Landcruiser. The impact of the crash was devastating, leading to the immediate deaths of three women, including two German nationals aged 33 and 21, and a 56-year-old woman from Townsville. Several other passengers on the bus sustained injuries.
After conducting a thorough investigation, police identified the bus driver, a 52-year-old man from North Ward, as the person responsible for the crash. He was taken into custody and now faces multiple charges. The charges include five counts of dangerous operation of a vehicle causing death or grievous bodily harm.
The man initially appeared before the Brisbane Magistrates Court and is scheduled to reappear in Bowen Magistrates Court on September 24th.
The case has drawn significant attention, highlighting the serious consequences of road safety violations. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident as they prepare for the upcoming court proceedings.
The driver of a bus involved in a fatal collision occurring on June 3rd has been charged
Photo sourced: Farah Priela via ABC.net.au
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