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'More than we can bear': Premier visits site of Greta bus crash

Fatal bus crash: Hunter Valley police confirm 10 dead

NSW Premier Chris Minns has described the wedding bus crash tragedy at Greta as a terrible event with a toll "more than we can bear", after arriving at the scene to speak with police on Monday.

Acting Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman briefed Mr Minns and he was expected to be taken to the crash site.

NSW Premier Chris Minns in Greta on Monday. Picture by Peter Lorimer

Mr Minns described the incident as "a terrible, terrible event in the history of NSW".

"The state woke up this morning to hear devastating news in an area we normally associate with so much happiness and joy," he said.

Acting Superintendent Hunter Valley Region Matt Zimmer at the control centre near the crash scene. Picture Peter Lorimer
The police Chaplain turns up at the control centre near the crash scene at Branxton. Picture Peter Lorimer

"To think that people came together to experience a day of joy and instead have been met with undeniable despair is truly shocking.

"Whatever the final toll is in this terrible accident, it'll be more than we can bear."

Ten killed in NSW wedding bus crash

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