When a routine school drop-off turn to 'terrifying' tragedy, here's what this community did

abc.net.au/news/exford-school-bus-crash-community-rally-fundraising-support/102364588When Eynesbury resident Loryn Clarke heard stories of locals rushing to help rescue children involved in the Exford Primary School bus crash, she was not surprised.A property developer has donated $100,000 to help the children return to school"The people here are just that way inclined," the founder of the Eynesbury Rotary Club said.

Moments later, scores of emergency service workers and school staff descended on the scene of shaken children, shattered glass and chaos. The company's community development manager, Ebbie Hungerford, described the sum as just a "little gesture"." Everyone from all over the place wants to support and be a part of this.Ebbie Hungerford says the community spirit is palpable.

"Anyone's kids who live in Eynesbury, there's a fair chance they're on a bus, so when you hear [about a bus crash], you've got that initial panic," he said.Bus driver 'deeply traumatised' by incidentThe bus driver, who escaped with minor injuries, is recovering at home. "He has been transporting these children to and from school for several years and is extremely fond of them all," he said.

Asked if it was time for Victoria to mandate seatbelts on school buses, Premier Daniel Andrews said the government would consider if greater regulation was necessary once crash investigators make their findings.

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