A critical incident investigation has been launched after a fatal crash between a car and a bus at Dubbo this morning.
About 9:15am today (Saturday 20 April 2024), officers from Orana Mid Western Police District were patrolling the Mitchell Highway, when they attempted to stop a Mazda sedan.
Police activated lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the vehicle; when it failed to stop as directed a pursuit was initiated before being terminated due to safety concerns.
A short time later, the car hit a bus on the Mitchell Highway, approximately one kilometre east of the intersection of Mitchell Highway and Eulomogo Road, Dubbo.
The driver of the sedan– a man believed to be aged 32- died at the scene. He is yet to be formally identified.
A number of the 26 passengers on board the bus were treated by NSW Ambulance paramedics for minor injuries.
Eight people were taken to Dubbo Hospital in a stable condition.
The driver of the bus has been taken to Dubbo Hospital to undergo mandatory testing.
A crime scene has been established and is being examined by specialist police from the Crash Investigation Unit.
A critical incident team from Chifley Police District will now investigate all circumstances surrounding the crash.
The investigation will be subject to an independent review, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.
The Mitchell Highway is expected to be closed for several hours in both directions, and motorists are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au. Information is treated in strict confidence. The public is reminded not to report information via NSW Police social media pages.
