The news of the Minco High School softball team’s bus crash on Monday night has sent shockwaves through the tight-knit community and across Oklahoma. The Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) has released new details about the devastating accident, providing a clearer picture of what happened on State Highway 152.
According to OHP Lt. Mark Southall, the crash occurred just before 8 p.m. as the bus, driven by 38-year-old head softball coach Cody Schmidt, was returning from a game in Anadarko. Investigators determined that Coach Schmidt swerved to avoid a deer, struck the animal, and the bus then overturned once before coming to a rest upright.
The bus was carrying 18 people, including the driver and 17 passengers. In the terrifying moments of the rollover, four individuals were ejected from the vehicle. The OHP confirmed that a total of seven people were injured in the crash. One adult and two juveniles were initially in critical condition, while others sustained non-serious injuries.
The immediate response from first responders and the community has been a testament to the town’s resilience. Minco Public Schools Superintendent Kevin Sims expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support and noted that while the situation is tragic, the fact that there were no fatalities is a miracle. A local mother on the scene described it as “a war zone,” but also praised the quick and effective response of emergency crews.
As the injured players and coaches begin their long journey toward recovery, the Minco community is rallying together. The school district canceled classes on Tuesday to allow families and students to begin the healing process, and local churches have opened their doors for community prayer. Fundraising efforts are also underway to help the affected families with their immediate needs.
This accident is a sobering reminder of how quickly life can change. Our thoughts are with the Minco High School softball team, their families, and the entire community as they navigate this difficult time. The strength and support they are showing for one another is an inspiration to us all.
News resource: https://www.news9.com/story/68bf841229313becc9c98fca/school-bus-crash-minco
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