Perth Bus Crash Claims Life of Father, Investigation Underway
Harrowing new details emerge after a father was killed in a horror bus crash on his way to work in Perth

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Rooney Taua, a 61-year-old father, died following a bus crash in Wanneroo, Perth, where the vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree. Seven others were injured, prompting a police investigation into the incident's cause.
- 01Rooney Taua was identified as the victim who died after the bus crash on the 390 Transperth route.
- 02Seven passengers were injured, including a 59-year-old woman in critical condition but now stable.
- 03Witness River Thomas described the chaotic moment before the crash, fearing for his life.
- 04Police are investigating the crash, considering whether a medical episode caused the driver to lose control.
- 05A fundraiser for Taua's family has raised nearly $15,000 to assist with financial pressures following his death.
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Rooney Taua, a 61-year-old father, tragically died after a Transperth bus he was on veered off the road and collided with a tree in Wanneroo, Perth, on Thursday morning. The crash resulted in critical injuries for Taua, who succumbed in the hospital hours later. Seven other passengers were injured, including a 59-year-old woman who is now in stable condition after initially being critical. Witnesses, including 26-year-old River Thomas, recounted the terrifying moments leading up to the crash, expressing fear for their lives as the bus swerved into oncoming traffic. As the investigation by police continues, authorities are examining whether a medical episode may have contributed to the driver's loss of control. Taua is remembered as a devoted husband and father, with a fundraiser launched to support his family, raising almost $15,000 in just hours. His body will be returned to New Zealand for a traditional burial, highlighting the profound loss felt by his loved ones.
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The tragic event has left the community mourning and raised awareness about bus safety.
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