Police have appealled for any witnesses of the Mount Ruapehu bus crash that claimed life of an 11-year-old girl to come forward.
Aucklander Hannah Francis died after the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts shuttle bus she was on crashed on Ōhakune Mountain Road on Saturday.
Eighteen others were injured in the crash.
Police say the Commercial Vehicle Safety Team, Criminal Investigation Branch, and Serious Crash Unit investigations are continuing and any more information they have, the better.
Police urge anyone with information about the crash to call Taumarunui Police on 07 895 8119 as soon as possible.
It was revealed on Monday that the Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) bus that rolled and crashed on Ōhakune Mountain Road just five minutes into the 17km journey previously failed its Certificate of Fitness nine times.
A young girl died and other passengers were injured in Saturday’s crash.
The Mitsubishi Fuso bus was imported from Japan in 2004 and failed its Certificate of Fitness nine times over the 14 years.
Different to a warrant of fitness - the certificate is a regular check for heavy vehicles to ensure they meet required safety standards. The inspection covers many aspects, including brake condition and operation.
The 24-year-old bus passed its most recent inspection at the end of May.
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