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Woman charged after Newtown collision with school bus

January 30, 2026 1:42 pm in by
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A New South Wales woman has been charged after an allegedly stolen car collided with a school bus while trying to evade police.

Two people were arrested after the incident on Thursday afternoon.

A 43-year-old woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries and has since been charged with handling stolen goods.

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She was bailed to face the Geelong Magistrates’ Court on 31 March.

A 37-year-old man sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the arm, with an officer discharging their weapon as the car allegedly drove at police.

The man of no fixed address remains in hospital under police guard.

The investigation is ongoing, with Professional Standards Command oversight, as is standard practice when a police firearm is discharged.

Anyone with information or footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.

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