In brief
A school bus carrying a softball team in Oklahoma crashed into a deer, leading to the bus overturning and injuring seven people. The incident occurred on State Highway 152 near Minco, resulting in one adult in critical condition. The local community is rallying in support of those affected.
MINCO, Okla. — A tragic accident involving a school bus in Oklahoma has left multiple individuals injured. The bus, carrying members of a local softball team, reportedly collided with a deer before overturning on State Highway 152 near Minco Monday night.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol revealed that seven people sustained injuries as a result of the crash, with one adult remaining in critical condition and four students reported stable. There were a total of 17 passengers aboard when the bus overturned, although some of the students had already left the scene with their parents before officials arrived.
The incident is still under investigation by the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, who are collaborating with the National Transportation Safety Board to ascertain the cause.
In an additional note regarding safety, Minco Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Sims mentioned that the only seat on the bus equipped with a seatbelt was the driver's seat.
School activities were canceled on Tuesday as the community mourns and supports the injured parties. “Please keep these student-athletes, coaches and their families in your prayers,” Sims urged in an online statement.
Among those expressing concern was U.S. Senator James Lankford of Oklahoma, who shared his thoughts and prayers for those impacted by the incident.
The softball team was en route to a scheduled game at the Riverside Indian School in Anadarko and the community has rallied around the victims and their families during this challenging time.
