Eight Fatalities Confirmed in Kansas Crash Involving Tulsa Students and Staff

A tragic crash occurred on U.S. Highway 169 near Greeley, Kansas, resulting in the deaths of eight people, including students from Union Public Schools and Tulsa Public Schools, as well as a Tulsa Public Schools transportation staff member. The students were returning from a youth basketball tournament when the two-car collision happened, and the vehicles reportedly burst into flames. Among the deceased were a student from Booker T. Washington High School and a Union Public Schools student, as confirmed by local officials and Tulsa Mayor Monroe Nichols. One person was transported to the hospital in critical condition, and grief counselors have been made available for students and staff affected by the tragedy. The Kansas Highway Patrol continues to investigate the cause of the crash, and more updates are expected as information develops.