Access unlimited content, the digital versions of our print editions - Today's Paper, as well as The Courier, The Standard and Bendigo Advertiser apps. My daughter drove down to Bacchus Marsh. By 2.30pm on Wednesday, it dropped the code brown declaration, and half an hour later, 13 patients had been discharged. She said she had spoken to a number of students, and confirmed that everyone is recovering.. For at least one player Another Ballarat councillor has come out in support of a proposed 7 storey residential building which includes a hotel and A Sebastopol shed fire in the early hours of this morning is under investigation. 7NEWS brings you the latest Car Accidents news from Australia and around the world. 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Our caring Loreto community has deep concern for the injured and their families and we ask for their privacy to be respected.. Twenty-seven schoolgirls from Loreto College in Ballarat, Victoria, were on their way to the airport for a school trip on Wednesday when the bus overturned after colliding with a truck. Its seen the speed reduction and the banked traffic and collided with the bus. "The College is very appreciative of the quick and professional response of the emergency services personnel at the scene, and very grateful to Grampians Health for their ongoing support," the statement said. Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews said he had spoken to Ms Brodrick. The bus and truck collided on the Western Hwy, near the intersection of Condons Lane, about 3.15am. Mr Oliver went down the embankment, and with the help of about six other people, took off the drivers windscreen so the girls could get out. 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Police and SES crews spent the night clearing the scene, collecting suitcases and backpacks that were strewn along the roadside. They stayed on, worked extra hours, went above and beyond the call of duty to provide care.. The male truck driver, aged in his 50s, was taken to the Royal Melbourne Hospital in a serious but stable condition. Shocking moment small sinkhole swallows partygoers. 3 Mar 2023 10:34 am AEDT. A driver was killed when a B-double truck lost control and crashed into a railway line, affecting train services and closing part of a major Victorian highway. Grampians Health chief executive Dale Frasier praised the work of those involved in the crash. The bus was slowing down to avoid an earlier crash when it was hit by a truck at Bacchus Marsh. ", Phone call shows startlingly clever tactics used by 'Westpac' scammer. Its destroyed the front cabin, you can barely get into it, he said. Latest Traffic Incidents for Ballarat, VIC - Snarl Text us on 0467842722 (rates apply) or call us on 1300303468. I really was very angry because I thought if that was mine, if it was my child. 3 Mar 2023 11:34 am AEDT. You can use this space to go into a little more detail about your company. Ballarat is a close community, and we understand there is concern for those involved in this accident. As a consequence our trip today is off.. Ballarat Police Acting Superintendent Jason Templar said the fact that everyone had been wearing seatbelts probably prevented any deaths. We use cookies in order to personalise your experience and improve our services. Superintendent Templar said the bus driver, who he confirmed was a Victorian male, was undergoing treatment in hospital and was yet to be spoken to. February 28, 2023 3:57 pm. Authorities are appealing for anywitnesses to the crash to come forward and are asking to see any dashcam footage other drivers may have. A large crowd was on hand at Avalon Airport as flying machines of all kinds took to the sky. Police will investigate whether drugs, alcohol or speed were factors in the crash. Sign up to stay connected. Published: WedWed 1 Mar 2023 at 2:18am/Source: ABC Rural/Topic: Automotive Industry/by Warwick Long. The system needs to have an overriding incentive to keep people healthy. My thoughts go out to all the students, teachers and drivers affected, and the whole Ballarat community. Published: 32m agoSat 4 Mar 2023 at 5:48am/Source: ABC News/Topic: Donald Trump. Loreto College Ballarat said it was grateful for the care those involved had received. Christine Stewart: Ballarat personal trainer killed in Torrumbarry This is a great space to write long text about your company and your services. Large trucks - including B-doubles - were diverted down Victoria and Mair streets while the freeway was closed. Dozens of children rushed to hospital after bus crash Any concerned parents seeking information regarding their children have been told to not attend the scene and to instead call Ballarat Police Station on 5336 6000. Police 'combing the area' of vicious Lal Lal assault, COVID wave blows out Ballarat Base Hospital ED waiting times, Stars ensure Seibold's Manly tenure starts with NRL win, Victoria retain Shield final hopes after NSW rout, AFL Bulldogs' Duryea cleared of serious neck injury, China's defence spending increases 'reasonable', Labor to keep Western Harbour Tunnel publicly-owned, Matildas legend Kellond-Knight likely to miss World Cup, Terms and Conditions - Digital Subscription, Terms and Conditions - Newspaper Subscription. Both girls were flown to the Royal Children's Hospital in serious but stable conditions, according to Ambulance Victoria. The collision involving the bus and truck happened while Victoria Roads crews were still clearing the area, Inspector Schranz said. arly yesterday, injuring 33 people, including 27 schoolgirls. Updated May 25 2021 - 2:16am, first published May 24 2021 - 11:51pm. Anyone who witnessed the crash is urged to contact police. Paramedics assessed more than 30 people on scene with traumatic injuries. He said they were incredibly grateful no one was killed.. But there are rules about what you can do about them. And most of them are quite well I believe.. Ms Brodrick described Ballarat as a close community and said the students were in everyones thoughts in the historic mining town. 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