Korunye Crash: Teen Seriously Injured in Bus and Car Collision

What happened

Incident Overview

On Thursday, 27 June 2024, a serious collision between a bus and a car occurred on Germantown Road in Korunye, north of Adelaide, South Australia, leaving four people injured. An 18-year-old female driver of the car sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

Emergency services attended the scene at approximately 4:00pm local time. The incident prompted a full road closure as the Police Major Crash Unit began their investigation into the circumstances of the collision.

Location and Time

The collision occurred on Germantown Road in Korunye, north of Adelaide, at approximately 4:00pm on Thursday, 27 June 2024.

Vehicles Involved

Vehicle 1

• Type: Car
• Driver: 18-year-old female (seriously injured)

Vehicle 2

• Type: Bus
• Driver: 45-year-old male from Rosewater (minor injuries)
• Passengers: Two bus passengers on board

Injuries / Fatalities

Fatalities

• None reported.

Injuries

• 18-year-old female driver of car (serious injuries, airlifted to Royal Adelaide Hospital)
• 45-year-old male bus driver from Rosewater (minor injuries, transported to hospital)
• Two bus passengers (minor injuries, treated at scene)

Community Impact

Germantown Road was closed between Jenkin and Simpkin Roads and between Pratt and Richter Roads while the Police Major Crash Unit conducted their investigation and scene examination.

Emergency Response

South Australian Ambulance Service and South Australian Police attended the scene. The 18-year-old female driver was airlifted to the Royal Adelaide Hospital in serious condition. The bus driver and one other injured person were transported to hospital by road ambulance, while two bus passengers with minor injuries were treated at the scene.

Investigation

The South Australian Police Major Crash Unit is leading the investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Investigators examined the scene and the vehicles involved to determine the cause of the incident.

Appeal for Information

South Australian Police are appealing for any witnesses or persons with information about the collision to contact them. Motorists who were in the area at the time and may have dashcam footage are encouraged to come forward with their information.