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School Bus and Hay Truck Overturn in Serious Crash – Minyip, VIC – 24 July 2025

24 July 2025 · about 8:45am · Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip-Dimboola Road, Minyip, VIC

Published 24 July 2025 · Updated 24 April 2026

Key facts

When
24 Jul 2025Thursday, about 8:45am
Where
Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip-Dimboola Road, Minyip, VIC
Type
School minibus and hay truck collision with dual rollover
Injured
3 people
Investigation
CoronerPolice are investigating the circumstances of the crash, with early indications pointing to speed as a factor.

What happened

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.

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.

  • Crash Date: Thursday, 24 July 2025
  • Crash Time: Approximately 8:45am
  • Location: Warracknabeal-Stawell Road near Minyip-Dimboola Road, Minyip, VIC
  • Minibus transporting students to Warracknabeal Special Developmental School
  • B-double truck carrying hay
  • 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

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.

Appeal for Information

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

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