SYDNEY, Sept. 21 (Xinhua) -- A collision between a school bus and a truck in Australia's state of Victoria on Wednesday saw 33 taken to hospital, including some with serious injuries.
The collision occurred on the Western Highway, near the intersection of Condons Lane, causing the bus to roll down an embankment at about 3:15 a.m. (1715 GMT on Tuesday).
The bus contained 27 female students and four adults from Loreto College, and a bus driver, all of whom were taken to hospital. One of the students was airlifted out with serious injuries, while the rest are said to be in stable condition.
The truck driver was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Loreto College, which is a Catholic school for girls aged 12 and up, said in a statement that the bus was heading to the airport for a school tour.
Victoria Police said they are investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision and urged anyone who witnessed the crash to contact Crime Stoppers, an information receiving service. ■