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Milla Killeen, 12, Identified in Geelong School Bus Rollover as Police Probe Crash

Detectives have launched a major-collision investigation into possible mechanical faults, driver impairment, road design, speed.

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Overview

  • Victoria Police say the Christian College Geelong bus appeared to fail to negotiate a left-hand turn from Friend in Hand Road onto the Hamilton Highway at about 8:20 a.m. Wednesday before rolling.
  • There were 28 students on board; more than 20 were taken to hospital, including a 16-year-old boy airlifted with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries, with some children transferred to the Royal Children’s Hospital.
  • The 76-year-old driver was discharged from hospital, interviewed, and is assisting police after passing preliminary drug and alcohol tests, with further analyses pending.
  • The Major Collision Investigation Unit has examined the scene, lifted the bus back onto its wheels, and is seeking witnesses and dashcam footage via Crime Stoppers.
  • Christian College Geelong and Milla Killeen’s family issued tributes, and state and federal leaders offered condolences as support services were put in place for the school community.