Teachers, passersby rushed to rescue children involved in horror school bus crash

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Passing drivers and teachers rushed to rescue and comfort the 45 children involved in the 'horrific' crash when a school bus collided with a truck and rolled west of Melbourne yesterday. 9News

Victoria Police Superintendent Michael Cruse said passersby "heroically" helped pull children from the bus after the collision near the intersection of Exford Road and Murphys Road at Eynesbury about 3.40pm.Exford School Principal Liza Campo said most teachers rushed to the crash site upon hearing of the incident."It was a horrific scene and it was really chaotic."

"Our staff just instinctively wrapped their arms around the kids and provided love and support in a really difficult situation," she said. The bus was attempting to turn right onto Murphys Road when the truck collided with the rear of the bus, causing "significant" damage, he said.Bernadette McDonald speaking outside the Royal Children's Hospital.

 

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