Minco, OK – Oklahoma Highway Patrol has released its final investigation into the September 8, 2025, Minco school bus crash that injured 13 people, including five students who were ejected from the vehicle.
According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol Traffic Homicide Unit, the accident occurred on State Highway 152 when the bus struck a deer. The impact caused the bus to lose control, leave the roadway, and overturn completely before coming to rest upright in a ditch. Officials said all 13 passengers—five juveniles and eight adults—suffered injuries ranging from minor to critical.
OHP investigators reported that the bus was properly maintained and no violations were found. While no fatalities occurred, authorities noted that some of the injuries may have lasting effects.
The collision ejected six passengers, including five minors. Emergency crews transported victims to area hospitals for treatment. According to OHP, the driver attempted to regain control after striking the deer, but the damage forced the vehicle off course.
The Minco community has rallied around the injured students and staff, with local officials calling the outcome “a miracle” given the severity of the crash. Oklahoma Highway Patrol emphasized that this was an unavoidable wildlife-related accident.
“Our thoughts remain with the Minco community as they continue to heal from this tragic event,” OHP said in a statement.
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