Bruce Highway bus crash: Harrowing new details of horror bus crash emerge as family of one of three women killed breaks silence

Passengers who survived a horror bus crash that killed three women have revealed harrowing new details as loved ones of one victim break their silence.

The Greyhound bus collided with an all-terrain vehicle carrying a caravan on the Bruce Highway, near the Wilson Creek Rest Area, between Gumlu and Wangaratta in North Queensland, about 11am on Sunday.

Three women on the bus were killed after the bus reportedly ended up on the other side of the highway.

One of the victims has since been identified as Townsville mother of four Emma ‘Alli’ Sailor, 56, who was returning from Brisbane with her daughter, who escaped unharmed.

The two other murdered women were between 20 and 30 years old.

27 passengers were also injured in the crash. They were among 33 others on board the plane that left Brisbane for Townsville on Saturday.

Relatives broke their silence on Monday evening to pay tribute to Mrs. Sailor, who was remembered as a very religious person who was a leading member of her local church’s choir.

“(She) was a wonderful person…she will be missed…(her death) doesn’t feel real,” the family member told the Townsville Bulletin.

The Greyhound bus (pictured) that collided with a 4WD towing a caravan on the Bruce Highway was severely damaged

The relative added that the family was still in shock but “wanted answers.”

Meanwhile, one of the survivors on board the bus has opened up about the harrowing ordeal.

“I woke up and saw we had hit the caravan,” the woman told Nine News.

“The bus driver and some citizens came in, opened the door and helped everyone get out.”

The passenger, who was seated just three rows from the front of the bus, took photos of the vehicle after it was left with extensive damage.

Parts of the front of the vehicle were torn apart and part of the cabin was completely destroyed.

The impact of the crash sent the caravan straight through the windscreen into the cabin of the bus.

One of the passengers who survived the horrific bus crash (pictured) has revealed chilling new details about the incident

Several passengers were seriously injured before being rushed to Ayr and Townsville University Hospitals after emergency services arrived at the scene.

One passenger was flown to hospital from the area.

On Monday evening, two German male tourists, aged 23 and 24, were fighting for their lives, while the condition of two men, aged 27 and 51, was stable.

Dr. Townsville University Hospital medical director Jason Yates said on Monday doctors were treating seven patients at Ayr Hospital and three patients were being treated in Townsville.

He said three people who were taken to Townville Hospital were discharged later on Sunday.

The patients are a 64-year-old man and two women aged 63 and 23.

Two men aged 23 and 24 are fighting for their lives, while two men aged 27 and 51 are in stable conditions (stock image)

Dr Yates thanked the doctors, nurses and medical staff who worked tirelessly to care for the injured.

‘We expected a mass casualty yesterday [Sunday] and we had to be ready to respond. We could handle anything,” said.

‘We were able to provide timely care to the patients who needed it as a result of this tragic event, as well as our regular care.’

Rescue helicopters were also sent to the accident scene to provide emergency responders with additional medical equipment.

Queensland Police Chief Inspector Graeme Paine said police were yet to determine what may have caused the crash.

“The crash is currently under investigation. “We have not yet identified any factors that may have contributed to the crash,” he said.

Police are investigating whether fatigue may have played a role in the incident.