Health
CROSS-SPECTRUMBROAD COVERAGE
Serious bus collision near Glenburn leaves over a dozen injured
A bus crash on the Melba Highway near Glenburn, Victoria, resulted in at least 18 people receiving medical attention.
Emergency crews responded to a serious bus accident on the Melba Highway north-east of Melbourne shortly before 3 pm. Paramedics treated 18 individuals at the scene, while specialist units, including an Air Ambulance Victoria helicopter and Advanced Life Support teams, assisted. The collision forced the closure of the highway between Castella and Yea, prompting motorists to use detours via Kinglake and Flowerdale.
Why it matters
The crash disrupts a major regional highway and highlights emergency response needs in rural Victoria.
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