Hume Highway crash: Driver killed and 13 passengers injured after a bus and a truck collide on a major highway

A bus driver has died and over a dozen passengers are being treated for injuries after a crash in the NSW Riverina region.

Emergency services were called to the Hume Highway at Kyeamba, about 50km south of Wagga Wagga, just after 3.30am on Saturday following reports of a crash.

Officers attached to Riverina and Murray River police districts arrived to find a Greyhound bus and a truck travelling north had collided.

Paramedics treated the male driver of the bus, but he died at the scene.

The bus was travelling from Melbourne to Sydney at the time of the crash. 

Thirteen passengers were treated for a range of injuries, none of which were life-threatening.

The truck driver was not injured and was taken to Wagga Wagga Base Hospital for mandatory testing.

All northbound lanes of the Hume Highway are closed and motorists are urged to avoid the area. 

NSW Police Chief Inspector Scott Russell (pictured) said there about 40 passengers on the bus

‘This is a tragic incident, and our deepest sympathies go out to his family and friends,’ Greyhound Australia spokesman Michael Leard said. 

‘Several passengers received non-life-threatening injuries and are currently receiving medical treatment. We are offering support to all those involved in this tragedy.

‘We are working closely with authorities to assist them with their investigation in understanding the course of events that have led to this accident.

‘Assistance is also being provided to the entire Greyhound Australia team, who have been greatly impacted by this devastating event.’

NSW Police Chief Inspector Scott Russell said there were approximately 40 passengers on the bus. 

‘They were treated for various injuries. Fortunately, none of those injuries were life-threatening at this stage,’ he said. 

‘Thirteen of those were conveyed to hospital. Ten were taken to the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and three were taken to the hospital where they’re being treated for various injuries.

‘The worst injury is suspected to be a male with a broken leg.’

Chief Inspector Russell said early indications revealed the bus had collided with the rear of the truck as it went up a steep incline at Kyeamba Gap.

Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers.