GoFundMe set up for mum killed in school bus crash in Queensland

The Queensland community is rallying around the family of a mother-of-five killed in a tragic collision last week, in what’s been described as an ‘absolute tragedy’.

Melissa Richardson died in a crash with a school bus crash on Warrego Highway in Queensland.

A fundraiser has been set up for the children of a young mother who died in a tragic crash between a car and school bus in Queensland last week.

Melissa Richardson, 30, was killed in the crash on the Warrego Highway – about 50km east of Roma – about 3pm on Friday afternoon.

The mother-of-five, of Chinchilla, was a passenger in the car and died at the scene.

The driver, a 37-year-old woman, was rushed to hospital in a critical condition.

Inside the bus was a 58-year-old driver and 16 children, who all escaped critical injuries.

Melissa Richardson has been identified as victim of school bus crash on Warrego Highway. Picture: Facebook

Over the weekend, a friend of Ms Richardson set up a GoFundMe page to raise money to support the late mother’s family.

“Yesterday afternoon was supposed to be when Melissa arrived home to her five beautiful children but unfortunately her young life was cut way too short,” Kerry Hobbs wrote.

“A school bus had collided with the car she was travelling in and she was killed.

“Her beautiful young children now have no Mother. An absolute tragedy!

“Please help with and small donation that you can to help with Melissa’s funeral expenses and her children. Thank you.”

Ambulances at Roma Hospital after a crash near Wallumbilla involving a school bus. Picture: Queensland Ambulance Service

Ms Hobbs has set a goal of $10,000 and the page has already gathered more than $2500 in the first 24 hours.

Taking to Facebook on Saturday, Warrego MP Ann Leahy sent her best wishes to Ms Richardson’s loved ones.

“The road crash east of Wallumbilla involving a school bus and car is a shock to many, in the communities of Wallumbilla and Roma,” she said.

“My deepest sympathy is extended to the family and friends of the young woman who has lost her life.

“This is a difficult time for the children, their families, and the school bus driver, who all have our friendship and support.

“Condolences are also extended to the family and friends of the truck driver involved in a second fatality involving two trucks north of Roma.”

Originally published as GoFundMe set up for mum killed in school bus crash in Queensland