Woman, dog killed in fiery collision with bus

A woman has died after her car crashed with a Transperth bus carrying dozens of schoolchildren. The crash also claimed the life of a dog, who was in the car with the woman. Picture: Supplied
A woman has died after her car crashed with a Transperth bus carrying dozens of schoolchildren. The crash also claimed the life of a dog, who was in the car with the woman. Picture: Supplied

A woman and her pet dog have died after a fiery crash involving a public bus and a car in Perth’s northern suburbs.

Emergency crews were called after reports a white Hyundai i30 hatchback had collided with a Transperth bus on Warwick Rd in Warwick, about 8am on Monday.

The car then caught on fire following the crash, which was about 20m west of Lloyd Drive.

The 50-year-old woman driving the car was treated for critical injuries by paramedics at the scene.

She was taken by ambulance to Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital, where she died a short time later.

Three dogs were also travelling in the car with the woman.

A woman has died after her car crashed with a Transperth bus carrying dozens of schoolchildren. Picture: Supplied
A woman has died after her car crashed with a Transperth bus carrying dozens of schoolchildren. Picture: Supplied

One dog was killed in the crash, while the other two dogs were later found by council rangers after running from the scene.

The 48-year-old female driver of the bus and the passengers on-board were not injured.

It is understood the bus was carrying mostly school-aged children travelling to school.

Officers from the Major Crash Investigation Section are investigating the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.