Afternoon Update: truck driver charged after school bus crash; young Australians spending less; and arson suspected in Wellington fire

The bus involved in the collision in Melbourne’s west on Tuesday was carrying 45 primary school children. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP

Good afternoon. Details are still emerging about a “horrific” bus crash on the western outskirts of Melbourne yesterday, which saw the vehicle carrying 45 primary school children roll over after a collision with a truck.

Seven children were seriously injured, including one who has undergone a complete arm amputation. The Victorian premier praised first responders, while the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, said, “the fact that it involves school students just breaks your heart”.