Overview
- The Christian College Geelong bus carrying 28 students rolled while turning onto the Hamilton Highway from Friend in Hand Road about 8:20 a.m. Wednesday near Stonehaven.
- Authorities confirmed a Year 7 student, Milla Killeen, died at the scene, and multiple children were injured, including a boy airlifted with serious but non‑life‑threatening injuries.
- By late Wednesday, officials said two children remained at Melbourne’s Royal Children’s Hospital and nine at Geelong University Hospital, after Barwon Health earlier reported treating 13 people in Geelong.
- The 76-year-old driver was discharged from hospital, is assisting police, and passed preliminary drug and alcohol tests, with further blood analysis pending.
- Victoria Police’s Major Collision Investigation Unit is assessing the turning manoeuvre, potential mechanical issues, speed and seatbelt use, and has appealed for witnesses and dashcam footage.