News Update: Brett Button Addresses Hunter Valley Bus Crash Victims
In a bombshell revelation, Brett Button has admitted to being addicted to pain medication and lacking a prescription for Tramadol, a drug he was using at the time of the Hunter Valley bus crash. The 59-year-old disclosed that he had been warned by a pain specialist about his risk of addiction a year before the incident.
During a recent legal inquiry, Button was questioned by his barrister, Paul Rosser KC, about his dependency on pain medication. Button candidly acknowledged, “I was certainly dependent” on the drugs. When asked if he believed the medication had impaired his driving on the night of the crash, he admitted he had no perception of it affecting his abilities.
Button addressed the families and loved ones affected by the tragic crash in an emotional statement. He expressed his deep remorse, saying, “I live with this every day and I hate myself. I’ve caused parents to have to bury their children, which has been my biggest nightmare all my life, and now I’ve done it to so many families. I’m sorry to everyone involved, including the police and everyone, my family — I’ve shamed everyone.”
The tragic crash claimed the lives of several individuals, including Singleton locals Nadene McBride and her 22-year-old daughter Kyah, Andrew Scott, 35, and his wife Lynan, 33, Tori Cowburn, 29, and Rebecca Mullen, 26.
Additionally, the victims included Kane Symons, 21, from Tasmania; Zach Bray, 29, from Byron Bay; Angus Craig, 28, from Queensland; and Darcy Bulman, 30, from Melbourne.
Their deaths have left a profound void in the lives of their families and the broader community.
Button’s admission and heartfelt apology highlight the complex and tragic circumstances surrounding the crash. The community continues to mourn the loss of those who perished and supports their families during this incredibly challenging time.