July 24, 2025

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Driver airlifted, students injured after crash involving special school bus and hay-laden B-double truck

Incident Overview
A serious traffic crash involving a school minibus and a B-double hay truck occurred on Thursday morning, 24 July 2025, near the intersection of Warracknabeal-Stawell Road and Minyip-Dimboola Road in Minyip, part of Victoria’s Wimmera region. The bus, transporting children from a special development school, flipped onto its roof. The truck also overturned.

Location and Time

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
  • Crash Time: Approximately 8:45am
  • Location: Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip-Dimboola Road, Minyip, VIC

Vehicles Involved

  • Minibus transporting students to Warracknabeal Special Developmental School
  • B-double truck carrying hay

Injuries/Fatalities

  • Injured:
    • Female bus driver – trapped, sustained serious injuries, airlifted to The Alfred Hospital
    • Two students – minor injuries, taken to hospital for observation
    • Male truck driver – sustained injuries, taken to hospital and assisting police
  • Uninjured: One student from the minibus

Crash Description
According to police, both vehicles overturned following a collision on a sweeping bend near the intersection. The bus ended up on its roof off the road, and the truck came to rest on its side. Early investigations suggest speed may have been a contributing factor.

Emergency crews from the Country Fire Authority and State Emergency Services responded to the scene and freed the bus driver.

Road and Traffic Impacts
Road closures were implemented around the intersection.

  • Motorists were urged to detour via Donald or Kewell

Investigation
Police are investigating the circumstances of the crash, with early indications pointing to speed as a factor. Both drivers are cooperating with authorities. A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

Witnesses/Appeals
Anyone who witnessed the crash or has dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident is encouraged to contact police.

Contact Details

  • Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000
  • Online Reporting: [Crime Stoppers VIC](https://crimestoppersvic.com.au)