Bus crash in villa

[sheridan318]

Just heard on facebook that a crash has occurred with 13 passengers off the pacific dawn involved hope they all get the help they need

[MicCanberra]

Just heard on facebook that a crash has occurred with 13 passengers off the pacific dawn involved hope they all get the help they need

 

Goodness, I hope all are okay.

[sheridan318]

P&O have put a statement up on face book im not sure but apparently there is one fatality, very worrying for all concerned

[Gnomey]

I've seen the driving in Vila :eek:. How there are not more crashes is a miracle!

 

Steve.

[HelenfromMelbourne]

Passengers apparently being transferred to Noumea and Brisbane for treatment of significant injuries. Locals also among the badly injured. Thoughts and prayers with all those involved.

[jn2003]

10 are being airlifted to either Noumea or Australia. Pacific dawn to stay in villa until tomorrow.

[OzKiwiJJ]

OMG! That must have been one heck of a crash! :eek:

 

Hope they all recover OK.

[MicCanberra]

P&O have put a statement up on face book im not sure but apparently there is one fatality, very worrying for all concerned

 

What a shame for all those involved and their families/friends. Doesn't sound good at all, our thoughts are with them all.

[Haoie]

Just heard on the radio 2 locals were killed?

[CupcakeSusie]

Yes, two locals were killed and 10 Australians seriously injured :(

 

http://www.9news.com.au/national/2016/06/21/05/42/ten-australian-p-and-o-cruise-passengers-significantly-injured-in-vanuatu-bus-crash

[MicCanberra]

ABC has confirmed. P&O airlifted all the seriously injured passengers. How terrible for them all and especially for the 2 locals that died and their families.

[ozziepost]

What an awful way for what is a dream holiday for many to end. I just hope that everyone gets the care and treatment they need and recover fully from their injuries.

 

My thoughts are with those impacted by the accident.

[lyndarra]

Perhaps a timely reminder to review our travel insurance.

Hoping all have a speedy recovery.

[MicCanberra]

Perhaps a timely reminder to review our travel insurance.

Hoping all have a speedy recovery.

 

Yes, I had just purchased some (on Saturday) for a domestic travel trip as we have International cover with the Credit card but no domestic cover.

[LokiPoki]

I've seen the driving in Vila :eek:. How there are not more crashes is a miracle!

 

Steve.

 

 

Yes, me too...am not often a white knuckle passenger - but we had some near misses in Vila :eek:

 

Thoughts to those involved

[Kiwi Kruzer]

Thoughts are with them . Not a nice thing to happen on holiday.

 

I wonder what sort of "bus" it was?

Those vans they use are not designed to withstand impacts and the ones I have seen were so rusty that they would crumple very easily.

[happysnapper]

Awful news. From experience at Christmas there are a number of Aussie Paramedics working over there. They would have put their skills to great use for the passengers and the locals. Poor Nu Vans they seems to cop one disaster after another. Prayers for all.

Edited June 21, 2016 by happysnapper

[cheznandy]

Thoughts are with them . Not a nice thing to happen on holiday.

 

I wonder what sort of "bus" it was?

Those vans they use are not designed to withstand impacts and the ones I have seen were so rusty that they would crumple very easily.

 

and David I am not sure if travel insurance would cover accidents that happen in vehicles that are not licensed tour buses/guides. Good idea to check......

A sad end to a holiday in beautiful Vanuatu.

[GUT2407]

just been confirmed, three locals dead, none of the passengers at this stage.

[Kiwi Kruzer]

and David I am not sure if travel insurance would cover accidents that happen in vehicles that are not licensed tour buses/guides. Good idea to check......

A sad end to a holiday in beautiful Vanuatu.

 

Good point for all to remember in the future.

Does anyone know if it was a Ship organised tour or a private shoreside one from the locals ?

[MicCanberra]

just been confirmed, three locals dead, none of the passengers at this stage.

 

So sad.:(

[The_Big_M]

Good point for all to remember in the future.

Does anyone know if it was a Ship organised tour or a private shoreside one from the locals ?

 

My understanding is it was a ship tour.

 

That would also explain why they organised the air ambulances back to Australia.

[MicCanberra]

My understanding is it was a ship tour.

 

That would also explain why they organised the air ambulances back to Australia.

 

That was my understanding as well, from the Channel nine article as well the ABC one.

[Cyrix400]

The latest links to the tragic events are here:some photos in second link

 

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/po-pacific-dawn-passengers-injured-in-vanuatu-tour-bus-crash/news-story/7cd10b69f71e85cd9e4625cc4c1c3a86

 

http://www.smh.com.au/national/australian-tourists-injured-in-vanuatu-bus-crash-20160620-gpnroh.html

[IsanTom]

Rip!