Minco Public Schools ends softball season, to return to class Wednesday after 7 injured in bus crash
By Jonathan Greco
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MINCO, Oklahoma (KOCO) — Minco Public Schools has canceled the rest of its junior high and high school softball season after seven people were injured in a bus crash.
Around 8 p.m. Monday, a Minco Public Schools bus crashed while on State Highway 152 near County Street 2760 just west of Minco. Eighteen people were on the bus, and seven people – including softball players and a coach – were injured.
One adult remained in critical condition as of Tuesday afternoon. Officials initially told KOCO 5 that six people were critically injured in the crash.
The school bus was the only vehicle involved in the crash, and no fatalities have been reported as of Tuesday afternoon.
“Last night, our school and community were shaken by an accident that could have been truly tragic,” Superintendent Kevin Sims posted to Minco Public Schools’ Facebook page. “We are very fortunate, as the outcome could have been so much worse for our student-athletes, coaches, and community. I am deeply grateful to God for sparing their lives.”
Sims went on to say that the first responders’ quick actions “undoubtedly saved lives.” He also thanked Minco First Baptist Church for hosting a prayer vigil and support from schools across the state and leaders such as Gov. Kevin Stitt, Attorney General Gentner Drummond, Sen. James Lankford, Senate Pro Tem Lonnie Paxton and state Rep. Dick Lowe.
In the post, Sims said school will resume on Wednesday and that homecoming has been rescheduled for Oct. 3. The homecoming parade will be held on Oct. 2.
He added that the junior high and high school softball season has ended for the fall semester.
“Life is fragile — hold tightly to your loved ones,” Sims wrote. “We feel your prayers and support, and we ask that you continue lifting up our student-athletes, coaches, and their families as they recover.”
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