Charter bus with 50 SW MO FFA students overturns, injuries reported

(From the Dade County Sheriff's Office)

This morning, a charter bus carrying students from Bolivar, Fair Play, and Dadeville was involved in an accident near Phillipsburg in Laclede County. The students were traveling to the FFA convention in Indianapolis when the bus left the rain-soaked highway and overturned.

Approximately 50 students were on board. Ten were treated for minor injuries, and all students have been accounted for and reunited with family or are en route home. We’re grateful to Laclede County first responders and the Conway School District for their quick action and care.

Dadeville is part of our Dade County family, and we’re proud of how these students carried themselves in a moment that could have shaken anyone. Their composure, and the support they received, speak to the strength of our rural communities.

We’re thankful for the safety of our students—and for the coordination that helped bring them home.

 (From the Conway Volunteer Fire Department)

This morning, Conway Volunteer Fire Department crews responded to an incident involving a charter bus that had overturned on State Highway A just outside of Phillipsburg, Missouri.

The bus was carrying students from three area schools who were en route to the Future Farmers of America (FFA) conference in Indiana. A few students sustained minor injuries and were transported to local hospitals for evaluation.

Uninjured students were transported to Conway High School by a Conway R-1 School District bus. There, they were provided with warm Conway Bear clothing, blankets, and snacks while they waited for their parents and school officials to arrive.

We are very thankful that there were no serious injuries in this incident. Conway Volunteer Fire Department would like to extend sincere appreciation to Mercy EMS, the Laclede County Sheriff’s Department, and the Missouri State Highway Patrol for their assistance at the scene.

A huge THANK YOU to Laclede County R-1 School District for responding so fast with a bus and administratiors to help and opening your doors and taking such good care of these kids! It’s a great day to be a Conway Bear!

(Photos credited to the Conway Fire Department)