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By 9News Staff
3:39pm Jun 13, 2023
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Names of those who remain unaccounted for following the
Hunter Valley wedding bus crash have been revealed as police continue their investigation into the tragedy.
Ten people have been confirmed dead in the Sunday night crash, with multiple others currently in hospital.
The driver, 58-year-old Brett Button, has been charged and was granted bail in court this morning.
READ MORE: Heroic stories from tragic wedding bus crash emerge
The bus had been returning from the wedding reception of Mitchell Gaffney and Maddy Edsell at the nearby Wandin Estate winery, when it overturned at a roundabout near Greta.
NSW Police family liaison officers will continue to speak to the families and the victims but formal identification could yet take days.
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The New South Wales Health Minister has paid tribute to the family of a junior doctor who was killed in the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash , as those who remain unaccounted for have been revealed.
NSW Health doctor Rebecca Mullen has been confirmed as one of the 10 people confirmed to have died in the Sunday night crash , with multiple others currently in hospital.
"It is a really sad day for NSW Health that we have lost one of our team members," health minister Ryan Park said.
Rebecca Mullen (Nine)
"It is sad for those paramedics who are now dealing with incredible burden and pain and anguish in the images and the challenging circumstances they were dealing with."
Park said he was "really proud" of all of the paramedics who attended the scene.
The Sydney Morning Herald has confirmed Mullen was based at Calvary Mater Hospital within the Hunter New England Local Health District after graduating from the University of Newcastle in 2021.
Also among those unaccounted for is Melbourne woman Darcy Bulman.
Darcy Bulman (Nine)
A spokesperson for the Australian Securities and Investments (ASIC) has confirmed Bulman was involved in the incident but could not provide further details, according to The Sydney Morning Herald .
The ASIC spokesperson said special counselling arrangements would be organised for her close colleagues.
Bulman's former employer KPMG said in a statement: "This is truly tragic news. Darcy was a very capable professional and a wonderful colleague in our Forensic team. When she moved to ASIC, Darcy continued to build a successful career. Our thoughts are with Darcy's family and friends at this very difficult time."
Singleton mum and daughter Nadene and Kyah McBride are also unaccounted for.
The pair were part of the Singleton Roosters football club, an Australian Rules team.
Nadene coached the Roosterettes, the club's women's squad, according to its website.
The Sydney Women's AFL Masters Facebook page posted a tribute to them both.
"Our women's masters football community is shocked and saddened by the tragic news that Nadene (Nads) McBride and her daughter Kyah have now been named as having passed away in the Singleton wedding bus crash," the group posted.
"Our thoughts and sympathy extend to all the friends, families and teammates of Nads and Kyah and the Singleton football community.
"Please reach out to each other for support."
One tribute posted online said Kyah was "a beautiful person inside and out".
Andrew and Lynan Scott. (Supplied)
Married Singleton couple Andrew and Lynan Scott were also victims.
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Both also played for the Singleton Roosters, with Andrew reaching the 100-game milestone last year.
In a tribute article on the club website, his teammates described him as one of the best they'd ever played with.
The Queensland-based Redland-Victoria Point Sharks Football Club posted a tribute saying the football community "mourned" the loss of Andrew and Lynan.
Tori Cowburn. (Supplied)
Lynan's fellow Roosterette, Tori Cowburn, with whom she also played with as a Hunter regional representative, is also unaccounted for after the crash.
Byron Bay man Zachary Bray and Queenslander Angus Craig have also been named, along with Kane Symons.
Kane Symons. (Supplied)
The Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club issued a statement on behalf of Symons' family.
"Kane, otherwise known as 'Superman' was an amazing athlete who competed at the highest level," club president Christine Gaby said on Facebook.
"But more than that he was a leader, a great bloke and a mate to many. We adored him and he will be truly missed."
Bray, according to his Facebook page, was a bowel cancer survivor and an ambassador with The Gut Foundation.
Zach Bray. (Supplied)
Mullen's former Aussie Rules club, the New England Nomads, also posted a tribute to her online.
"Bec was an extremely active member of the club, a wonderfully talented sportswoman and a friend to all who knew her," the tribute read.
"We offer our sincere condolences to her friends and family."
Rebecca Mullen. (Supplied)
Angus Craig. (Supplied)
Police have notified the next of kin of those they've identified as best they can.
READ MORE:
Wh at we know about the fatal Hunter Valley wedding bus crash
The community and the wider community continues to mourn, with a number of locals caught up in the tragedy.
Sydney Swans will wear black armbands when they take to the field this week in memory of the victims.
"The Sydney Swans extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the people involved in the tragic bus crash in the Hunter Valley on the weekend," the club said in a statement.
"Many of those involved are connected to the Singleton AFL club, while there is also a connection to the QBE Sydney Swans Academy program, and therefore the wider Swans community."
"We are deeply saddened by the horrific events over the weekend," Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley added.
"Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by this tragedy and our club offers its deepest condolences to their family and friends."
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By 9News Staff
3:39pm Jun 13, 2023
Play Video
Bus driver released under strict bail conditions
1 / 23
>
<
Names of those who remain unaccounted for following the
Hunter Valley wedding bus crash have been revealed as police continue their investigation into the tragedy.
Ten people have been confirmed dead in the Sunday night crash, with multiple others currently in hospital.
The driver, 58-year-old Brett Button, has been charged and was granted bail in court this morning.
READ MORE: Heroic stories from tragic wedding bus crash emerge
The bus had been returning from the wedding reception of Mitchell Gaffney and Maddy Edsell at the nearby Wandin Estate winery, when it overturned at a roundabout near Greta.
NSW Police family liaison officers will continue to speak to the families and the victims but formal identification could yet take days.
Faces of the tragedy
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The New South Wales Health Minister has paid tribute to the family of a junior doctor who was killed in the Hunter Valley wedding bus crash , as those who remain unaccounted for have been revealed.
NSW Health doctor Rebecca Mullen has been confirmed as one of the 10 people confirmed to have died in the Sunday night crash , with multiple others currently in hospital.
"It is a really sad day for NSW Health that we have lost one of our team members," health minister Ryan Park said.
Rebecca Mullen (Nine)
"It is sad for those paramedics who are now dealing with incredible burden and pain and anguish in the images and the challenging circumstances they were dealing with."
Park said he was "really proud" of all of the paramedics who attended the scene.
The Sydney Morning Herald has confirmed Mullen was based at Calvary Mater Hospital within the Hunter New England Local Health District after graduating from the University of Newcastle in 2021.
Also among those unaccounted for is Melbourne woman Darcy Bulman.
Darcy Bulman (Nine)
A spokesperson for the Australian Securities and Investments (ASIC) has confirmed Bulman was involved in the incident but could not provide further details, according to The Sydney Morning Herald .
The ASIC spokesperson said special counselling arrangements would be organised for her close colleagues.
Bulman's former employer KPMG said in a statement: "This is truly tragic news. Darcy was a very capable professional and a wonderful colleague in our Forensic team. When she moved to ASIC, Darcy continued to build a successful career. Our thoughts are with Darcy's family and friends at this very difficult time."
Singleton mum and daughter Nadene and Kyah McBride are also unaccounted for.
The pair were part of the Singleton Roosters football club, an Australian Rules team.
Nadene coached the Roosterettes, the club's women's squad, according to its website.
The Sydney Women's AFL Masters Facebook page posted a tribute to them both.
"Our women's masters football community is shocked and saddened by the tragic news that Nadene (Nads) McBride and her daughter Kyah have now been named as having passed away in the Singleton wedding bus crash," the group posted.
"Our thoughts and sympathy extend to all the friends, families and teammates of Nads and Kyah and the Singleton football community.
"Please reach out to each other for support."
One tribute posted online said Kyah was "a beautiful person inside and out".
Andrew and Lynan Scott. (Supplied)
Married Singleton couple Andrew and Lynan Scott were also victims.
READ MORE: Community wakes to ongoing tragedy with wedding bus crash driver set to face court
Both also played for the Singleton Roosters, with Andrew reaching the 100-game milestone last year.
In a tribute article on the club website, his teammates described him as one of the best they'd ever played with.
The Queensland-based Redland-Victoria Point Sharks Football Club posted a tribute saying the football community "mourned" the loss of Andrew and Lynan.
Tori Cowburn. (Supplied)
Lynan's fellow Roosterette, Tori Cowburn, with whom she also played with as a Hunter regional representative, is also unaccounted for after the crash.
Byron Bay man Zachary Bray and Queenslander Angus Craig have also been named, along with Kane Symons.
Kane Symons. (Supplied)
The Carlton Park Surf Life Saving Club issued a statement on behalf of Symons' family.
"Kane, otherwise known as 'Superman' was an amazing athlete who competed at the highest level," club president Christine Gaby said on Facebook.
"But more than that he was a leader, a great bloke and a mate to many. We adored him and he will be truly missed."
Bray, according to his Facebook page, was a bowel cancer survivor and an ambassador with The Gut Foundation.
Zach Bray. (Supplied)
Mullen's former Aussie Rules club, the New England Nomads, also posted a tribute to her online.
"Bec was an extremely active member of the club, a wonderfully talented sportswoman and a friend to all who knew her," the tribute read.
"We offer our sincere condolences to her friends and family."
Rebecca Mullen. (Supplied)
Angus Craig. (Supplied)
Police have notified the next of kin of those they've identified as best they can.
READ MORE:
Wh at we know about the fatal Hunter Valley wedding bus crash
The community and the wider community continues to mourn, with a number of locals caught up in the tragedy.
Sydney Swans will wear black armbands when they take to the field this week in memory of the victims.
"The Sydney Swans extend our deepest condolences to the families and friends of the people involved in the tragic bus crash in the Hunter Valley on the weekend," the club said in a statement.
"Many of those involved are connected to the Singleton AFL club, while there is also a connection to the QBE Sydney Swans Academy program, and therefore the wider Swans community."
"We are deeply saddened by the horrific events over the weekend," Sydney Swans CEO Tom Harley added.
"Our hearts go out to all of those impacted by this tragedy and our club offers its deepest condolences to their family and friends."
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