🚍💔 “Too Fast, Too Foggy” – Aussie Bus Driver’s Reckless Ride Turns Wedding After-Party into a Nightmare
TL:DR; Buckle up, party peeps! 🎉 An Australian bus driver faces severe charges after his speedy drive in dense fog led to a dreadful crash, killing 10 wedding guests and injuring 25. Despite the chaotic incident, he pleaded not guilty and was denied bail. Meanwhile, the mishap stirs a heated debate about the country’s seatbelt laws.
Brett Andrew Button, 58, didn’t expect his bus ride to end in a nightmare. On a chilly Sunday evening, Button found himself in the driver’s seat, tasked with ferrying 35 wedding revelers from the joyous ambiance of the Wandin Estate Winery to the town of Singleton in New South Wales state. 🍷🌜His wheels, however, had other plans. 🚌💥
Following Button’s “too fast for fog” driving, the 2009 Volvo bus tipped over, hitting a guard rail during a detour at a roundabout. Button was slapped with 10 counts of dangerous driving, in relation to each death, and one count of negligent driving. But wait, doesn’t it sound eerily similar to the tragedy of 1994 in Brisbane? 😥🤔
Button did undergo mandatory testing for drugs and alcohol but came out clean. So, was speed the only devil here? The evidence sheet indicated that the passengers did fasten their seatbelts. So, the buckle was on, but the safety was off. Why, though? 🤷♂️🚦
Prosecutor Courtney Broom strongly argued against Button’s bail. Despite his clean criminal record and mere seven traffic offenses in 30 years of driving, this was not a minor accident we’re talking about. 📝⚖️
Button sat head bowed during the hearing, clearly distressed. He has been restricted from driving and must observe an overnight curfew at his home. The weight of his actions, however, still looms large over his head, and he could face further charges for the injured survivors. Imagine waking up each day to this nightmare. Isn’t that a thought worth pondering? 😔🔒
On a different track, this incident has rekindled a hot debate over Australia’s seatbelt laws. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns emphasized that it’s always the driver’s responsibility to ensure passengers wear seatbelts. But is this enough? Shouldn’t there be a collective responsibility or a comprehensive law in place? 🎗️🔍
Victoria state Premier Daniel Andrews suggested a national approach to bus seatbelts but expressed concerns over the complexities around different transport types and the potential delay in striking a deal. Meanwhile, Tasmania Premier Jeremy Rockliff seems open to any recommendations following the crash investigation. But when? When another accident hits the headlines? 📰⏳
The wedding turned tragic event has left a void in the hearts of many, with victims ranging from their 20s to their 60s. The echo of Button’s alleged last words over the bus’s microphone, “If you think that was fast … watch this,” continues to haunt the survivors and their families. Was it just a bad joke gone wrong or an indication of a more reckless attitude toward driving? 🎙️💔
DISCLAIMER: This news piece is not meant to provide any legal or safety advice but to create awareness about the importance of responsible driving. Always obey traffic laws and consider your and others’ safety while on the road. 🚧👀
Let’s end this on a thought: Can the trauma
