Eleven people were injured in a harrowing bus crash involving University of South Carolina students in Mississippi. The incident occurred when a tire on the bus blew out, causing it to hit a concrete barrier near Bay St. Louis.
The bus was carrying 56 passengers, members of the university’s Sigma Phi Epsilon fraternity and their guests, who were en route to an event in New Orleans. The driver, Tina Wilson, and a student were critically injured and airlifted to hospitals, while nine other students were taken by ambulance for treatment.
According to Bay St. Louis Police Chief Toby Schwartz, Wilson displayed incredible heroism by managing to regain control of the bus after it careened on two wheels following the collision. A student, Paul Clune, also played a crucial role in assisting Wilson and preventing further tragedy.
The uninjured students were eventually transported to their destination in New Orleans, while the university is providing support for those affected by the accident. The cause of the crash is under investigation by authorities.
The owner of the bus company, Dixon Motor Xpress, expressed shock at the incident, emphasizing the company’s commitment to safety and praising Wilson’s experience and quick thinking. The community is grateful for the actions of Wilson, Clune, and all those involved in averting a potential disaster on that fateful day.