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Australia: 10 killed as wedding party bus overturns
Police are worried that more people may be stuck underneath the overturned bus. The driver has been arrested. A bus carrying over 50 wedding guests overturned on Sunday, killing at least 10 people in Australia's Hunter wine region north of Sydney. Twenty-five others sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital — with two needing to be airlifted from by helicopter, authorities said. According to the police, since the bus was lying on its side with the deceased still inside, there was a possibility that more people could be trapped underneath. Police investigating cause The accident occurred 11:30 p.m. local time (1330 GMT) on Sunday near the town of Greta, known for its vineyards and wedding venues. The bus, which had been chartered to ferry guests from a wedding held at a local winery, veered off a ramp at a roundabout, causing it to roll over. The exact cause of the accident is under investigation, although officials say that heavy fog was present in the area at the time. Police said it appeared to be a single vehicle collision. Police Acting Assistant Commissioner Tracy Chapman said the driver, a 58-year-old man, has been taken into custody. He was also being tested for drugs and alcohol. "He's under arrest. He's been the driver of a motor vehicle collision where there have been fatal injuries and there will be charges pending," she said. Condolences pour in Prime Minister Anthony Albanese expressed "deepest sympathies" to the families of the people killed and injured. "All Australians waking up to tragic news from the Hunter send our deepest sympathies to the loved ones of those killed in this horrific bus tragedy," Albanese wrote on Twitter. "For a day of joy to end in such devastating loss is cruel indeed." New South Wales Premier Chris Minns also sent his condolences to the families and loved ones of those affected by the "profoundly tragic event."
12 Jun 2023,09:04

Some family members of Meghan Markle weren’t invited in the royal wedding
Meghan Markle's reclusive father may be planning on walking his daughter down the aisle, but some members of her extended family weren't invited to her upcoming royal wedding. Both of Markle's parents, who are divorced, received invitations to her May 19 nuptials, and her father, Thomas Markle Sr., will accompany his daughter down the aisle -- "even if he has to battle his demons to get there." "He’s not exactly thrilled at facing the world’s glare," a source told the US based magazine Page Six. "He lives a reclusive life in Mexico, but nothing will stop him from having Meghan on his arm for the big day." The former "Suits" actress' mother, Doria Ragland, is also invited, but the rest of her extended family -- who Meghan has a strained relationship with -- did not receive invitations. Half siblings Thomas Jr. and Samantha, who have been outspoken about Meghan's new life as a future princess, were reportedly not invited to her wedding, and neither were two other relatives who appeared "Good Morning Britain" on Monday morning to discuss the alleged snub. Tracey Dooley, who used to be married to Thomas Jr., and her son, Tyler, said they didn't expect to get invitations to her wedding. "I don’t think we are getting invitations, but that is fine, we are so proud of her," Tracey said. After Tracey revealed that she hadn't seen Meghan in nearly two decades (and Tyler hadn't seen her in about three years), host Richard Madeley didn't hold back. "Well then it doesn't seem unreasonable for you not to be invited, does it?" he said bluntly. "I mean, if it's 20 years, you're pretty much on the fringes, aren't you, of the family, to be honest?" Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's wedding invitations were sent out last week. Source: Yahoo Entertainment. AH
29 Mar 2018,22:53
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