The Teutopolis bus that was involved in the accident on the way to a boy’s basketball game last night. Only five received minor injuries. (Stan Polanski- Shelbyville -Daily Union)
The video clip from the convenience store surveillance camera is chilling. The news of the wreck, bounced around quickly here in Franklin County. My phone blew up about 15 minutes after it happened.
I dropped immediately to my knees. Teutopolis coach Jason Hanson is a native of McLeansboro, and has family ties to Benton boys basketball coach Ron Winemiller.
It is only the hand of an almighty God there were only five minor injuries. -sd
Laura Kidd, at T-Town alumnus shared this on the franklincounty-news.com, as well as the Teutopolis CUD #50 Facebook pages. Here are her comments:
Well, where to start? There are many people to thank tonight. Let me start with our basketball coaches, cheer sponsors, and bus driver.
After such a traumatic event, they remained calm and kept a close eye on our students. Our players and cheerleaders could not have been in better hands.
Next, the police officers, firemen, and paramedics were kind, considerate, and extremely professional.
Athletic Director, Mike Wilson, was at the scene as quickly as he could get there. Greg Beck and his staff took care of media calls and getting messages out at THS.
Brad Tuttle, Sullivan’s superintendent, was at the scene when I arrived. Erik Van Hovelin, Windsor’s high school principal/superintendent came to offer help to offer help.
Our parents who came to the scene remained calm and allowed us to focus our attention on the students most in need. I am so thankful for our students. They were calm and helpful. While some are banged up and sure to be sore for a few days, they should realize the situation could have been much worse.
Finally, our prayers are with the driver of the other vehicle. We wish for a complete recovery of any injuries sustained.
Give your children a hug tonight and tell them how much you love them.
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