More than $400,000 has been raised to help victims and families impacted by a deadly bus crash in NSW's Hunter Valley.
Singleton mayor Sue Moore says the grief is still very raw for residents.Members of the NSW Hunter Valley region, who have already faced traumatic floods and bushfires in recent years, have welcomed donations raised to help those impacted by a fatal bus crash in Greta.
In the days since the incident, hundreds of community members gathered in a public vigil to show solidarity, pay their respects for the lives lost and thank first responders. "We have come together to share our combined grief for the people who have lost their lives. The more we know about these amazing people that have had their lives cut short, the more difficult it becomes."The mayor said the donations fund - co-ordinated by Rotary Australia - for those directly impacted exceeded $400,000 as of 10am on Friday. The amount includes a $100,000 pledge made by the state government.
Counselling and support are being offered at centres in Singleton and Branxton. NSW Health Minister Ryan Park said the counselling will remain available as long as needed. "Singleton is not a newbie to dealing with disasters, whether it's bushfires or floods. We had four major floods last year; and the community of Broke [in the Hunter Valley] was literally smashed to pieces by a massive wall of water that went through there."
Church services are also being held over the weekend and the coming week dedicated to victims and survivors.
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