Fundraiser set up for victims of Hunter Valley bus crash
A charity fund set up to offer support to the victims of the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash and their families, with $100,000 already raised through a NSW Government donation.
The money was allocated to the fund from the NSW Premier's Discretionary Fund, which allows the premier to deliver money to support community projects.
The fund will be co-managed by the state government and Rotary, and will offer support to survivors, victims, and their immediate families amid warnings for people to be wary of fake fundraising sites circulating.
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Floral tributes to the victims of Sunday night's bus crash in the Hunter Valley. Rhett Wyman
Ten people were killed when a bus travelling from a wedding overturned at a roundabout near Greta.
"When tragic events like this occur, it's the Australian way to reach out and support one another," Premier Chris Minns said.
"I know many people are looking at ways to support the families affected by this heartbreaking accident, and I encourage people to donate directly through the website – it's the quickest way to get funds to those who need them most."
Anybody who wishes to donate can do so online here.
Minns also confirmed anyone "coming to NSW because they've lost a loved one will be accommodated".
"I understand that police with Victim Support officers have started that communication that if you travel to Singleton or Cessnock you've got a place to stay," he said.
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Community members gather at the Singleton Roosters football club following the horror Hunter Valley bus crash. Nine
Singleton Mayor Sue Moore said the bus crash had rocked the close-knit community.
"I know the people of Singleton are big hearted and generous, and this fund is a straightforward way that people can show their support and know that the help will go directly to those that need it," she said.
People have also been warned to be wary of fake or unofficial fundraisers sprouting up online.
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Crash survivor and Hunter River Times deputy editor Alex Tigani, posted on the newspaper's Facebook page that multiple fundraisers had emerged in the wake of the tragedy.
An "official" online fundraiser had been set up by the Singleton Roosters AFC, to whom a number of the crash victims belonged, Tigani said.
Multiple people remain in hospital after the accident, while bus driver Brett Button is facing multiple charges.
He was granted bail in court yesterday.
The road the crash took place on reopened today.
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