School bus carrying Minco softball team crashes on U.S. Highway 152, multiple people injured
Superintendent says several were 'severely injured' after bus rolled over near Minco; exact numbers not yet confirmed by Oklahoma Highway Patrol
A school bus carrying members of the Minco High School softball team crashed Monday night on U.S. Highway 152 near Minco, Oklahoma, leaving multiple people injured, school and police officials said.
Minco School Superintendent Kevin Sims posted online that the accident was “serious” and that “multiple individuals on the bus were severely injured.” He said the district would be closed Tuesday and asked the community to keep the student-athletes, coaches and their families in their prayers.
The crash occurred on the stretch of U.S. Highway 152 in Grady County, about 40 miles southwest of Oklahoma City. News reports said the bus rolled over and that some people were ejected, but a dispatcher for the Oklahoma Highway Patrol’s Troop G, which covers Grady County, told The Associated Press on Tuesday that the exact number of people on the bus and the number injured were not immediately available.
U.S. Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma posted online that he and his wife joined “all of Oklahoma in praying for our neighbors in Minco tonight.” The Minco First Baptist Church, in the town of about 1,500 people, announced that its sanctuary was open for those who wished to come and pray.
Officials did not immediately release details about where the injured were taken, their ages or their medical conditions beyond Superintendent Sims’s description that several injuries were severe. Emergency responders and law enforcement were at the scene Monday night, and local authorities have been coordinating with the school district to notify families and manage the response.
Minco officials closed schools for Tuesday to allow time for the district and community to respond to the incident and support affected families. The small town’s public statements emphasized concern for students and coaching staff and asked for privacy as authorities continue to gather information.
The Oklahoma Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Troop G has not released a timeline for when it will provide a full account, including the number of people on board, passenger conditions or any determination of cause. Local and state officials typically await the completion of on-scene investigations and medical notifications before releasing further details.
Community members and regional leaders provided immediate public expressions of support after the wreck. Local churches and civic groups often mobilize in the wake of school-related accidents to offer practical assistance and emotional support, a response reflected in the Minco First Baptist Church’s message. The district said it would provide updates as more information becomes available.