ONE of the passengers injured in a bus crash on Joondalup Dr yesterday has died.
This morning WA Police said a 61-year-old male passenger who sustained critical injuries in the crash died in hospital overnight.
Yesterday police said the crash happened about 11.05am when a Transperth bus driver lost control and collided with a big tree while travelling west on Joondalup Dr.
Seven passengers sustained injuries including the 61-year-old man who was taken to Joondalup Health Campus while a 59-year-old woman was taken to Royal Perth Hospital with critical injuries.
Five other passengers with minor injuries were also taken to Joondalup Health Campus.
A WA Police spokeswoman said inquiries into the incident were ongoing.
Major crash investigators are appealing for any witnesses to contact Crime Stoppers online via www.crimestopperswa.com.au or by calling 1800 333
000.
Dash-cam or mobile phone vision relating to the crash can be uploaded directly to investigators here
If you or anyone you know has been affected by a road crash, contact Road Trauma Support WA on 1300 004 814.
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