Urgent: Bus Carrying 50 Students Rolls Over in Missouri

UPDATE: A tour bus carrying approximately 50 high school students to the National Future Farmers of America (FFA) Convention rolled over in Laclede County, Missouri, on Wednesday, October 25, 2023. This urgent incident occurred near Phillipsburg, about 40 miles outside of Springfield, as the bus navigated a curvy road amid heavy rain.

According to the Missouri Highway Patrol, 10 students required medical attention after the bus, which was transporting students from Bolivar, Fair Play, and Dadeville schools, slid off the road and landed on its side. The students were en route to the FFA convention in Indianapolis, which commenced on the same day.

Corporal Ralicia Tyler of the Missouri Highway Patrol confirmed that the injured students were promptly transported to local medical facilities but suffered only minor injuries. The remaining students were safely taken to Conway High School for shelter and to reunite with family members.

In the aftermath of the accident, both Bolivar Schools and Fair Play School District announced plans to bring students back home from Conway. Parents and guardians are being notified as authorities continue to coordinate the safe return of the students.

As this developing story unfolds, officials are working diligently to gather more information about the circumstances leading to the crash. The community is urged to keep the affected students and their families in their thoughts during this challenging time.

Stay tuned for further updates as we continue to monitor this situation closely.