Brett Button, the bus driver responsible for a tragic crash in Hunter Valley that killed 10 people and injured 25, faces a lengthy prison sentence as his trial begins. Survivors and victims' families are delivering impact statements during the three-day sentencing hearing, expressing the profound emotional and physical traumas they endured. Judge Roy Ellis emphasized that justice is not about revenge but accountability, deterrence, and punishment, urging courtroom restraint from grieving families. Button has pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including ten counts of dangerous driving causing death, after a plea deal led to the dismissal of ten manslaughter charges. The incident occurred on June 11, 2023, as Button was transporting wedding guests when he lost control of the bus. Victims included young couples and family members, highlighting the widespread impact of this disaster on the community.