20 Sep 2019

Driver charged after fatal bus crash near Rotorua

11:05 am on 20 September 2019

The driver of a tourist bus that crashed near Rotorua killing five people has been charged and will appear in court today.

Emergency services at the scene of the bus crash near Rotorua.

Photo: Bishal Jung Basnet / Supplied

The 38-year-old Chinese national is charged with careless use of a motor vehicle causing death.

Four adults and a child died in the crash on State Highway 5 north of Rotorua.

Police said they can't rule out further charges being laid.