Apr 23, 2024

Russell school bus with baseball team involved in crash

Posted Apr 23, 2024 4:06 PM
photo by Mike Courson, Great Bend Post
photo by Mike Courson, Great Bend Post

Great Bend Post

With zero to low visibility, an activity bus with Russell USD 407 was involved in an accident Tuesday morning. The bus was transporting the Russell/Victoria baseball team to Liberal for a doubleheader.

The accident occurred on Northwest 30 Avenue, north of Northwest 50 Road, in Barton County. Law enforcement blocked off Northwest 30 Avenue from Northwest 50 Road and north.

Minor injuries to three students have been reported.

In a letter sent out to USD 407 families, Superintendent Jordan Perez said the school district was notified of the crash shortly after 10 a.m. The crash occurred at low speeds due to drivers slowing down to navigate the conditions. USD 407 administration drove to the scene to transport the students and staff back to Russell.

Check back with Great Bend Post as more details on the accident become available. (This story has been updated to include injury information)

photo by Mike Courson, Great Bend Post
photo by Mike Courson, Great Bend Post
photo by Mike Courson, Great Bend Post
photo by Mike Courson, Great Bend Post