In brief
A tragic bus accident involving a high school softball team occurred in Minco, Oklahoma, on Monday night. The bus crashed into a deer, leading to an overturn that ejected several passengers. Authorities report seven injuries, including one adult in critical condition and four students in stable condition. The investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, and local officials are urging the community to support the affected families.
MINCO, Okla. – A school bus transporting members of a high school softball team met with a serious accident on Monday night, crashing into a deer and subsequently overturning on State Highway 152 near Minco, approximately 40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol reported that out of the total 17 passengers onboard, seven individuals were injured in the resulting chaos. One adult continues to be in critical condition, while four students are reported stable. Some students were taken to the hospital before rescue teams arrived at the scene.
According to OHP Lieutenant Mark Southall, the school bus was poorly equipped for safety; only the driver’s seat was fitted with a seat belt, stated Minco Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Sims.
Emergency services responded quickly, and the crash scene was cleared by midnight. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with support from the National Transportation Safety Board.
Following the incident, classes were canceled at Minco Public Schools for the day. Superintendent Sims asked the community to keep the students, coaching staff, and their families in their thoughts and prayers. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma also expressed his sympathies and prayers for the victims, urging the community to come together in support.
The team was on their way to a scheduled game at the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko at the time of the crash.
