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Newcastle Herald
Newcastle Herald
National
Matt Carr

Bus driver formally charged over Greta wedding crash that killed 10

Police at the crash scene on Monday. Picture by Peter Lorimer

A MAITLAND man is due to face court on Tuesday after he was allegedly behind the wheel of one of the region's worst-ever crashes.

The 58-year-old was arrested after emergency services rushed to Greta about 11.30pm on Sunday.

They found a coach on its side, and ultimately determined 10 of its 36 occupants had died.

Authorities said 25 were taken to hospital, with 21 requiring ongoing care late on Monday.

The 58-year-old driver was taken to hospital for mandatory blood and urine testing.

Police indicated they expected to lay charges, ultimately transferring him to Cessnock Police Station where he was charged with 10 counts of dangerous driving occasioning death - drive manner dangerous, as well as negligent driving occasioning death.

He will face Cessnock Local court.

Police said investigations into the crash are ongoing.

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