Abbott, local agencies express sympathies on deadly school bus crash
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AUSTIN (KXAN) — After a deadly school bus crash left two people dead near Mustang Ridge on Friday, state leaders and local agencies expressed their sympathy on social media.
One of the deaths was a child on the bus, and the other was a man from a vehicle traveling behind the bus, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Gov. Greg Abbott shared the following on social media:
Cecilia and I are saddened to hear about this tragic incident, and we ask all Texans to join us in prayer for Tom Green Elementary students and families during this difficult time. I’ve spoken with Hays CISD Superintendent Dr. Eric Wright and offered the state’s full support as they help their community through this tragedy. I thank the first responders and law enforcement officers who were on the scene immediately and continue to help their fellow Texans who were injured.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott
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Sen. Ted Cruz also posted to social media, saying the crash was “utterly horrific.”
Heidi and I are praying for the families impacted by this terrible accident in Bastrop– and we are praying for God’s tender hands to heal the injured.
Sen. Ted Cruz
The Texas Department of Public Safety also issued a statement regarding the crash.
During this challenging time, our priorities are to ensure that the children receive necessary evaluation and treatment for any injuries sustained and to thoroughly investigate the crash. We deeply appreciate the community’s cooperation and support during this difficult time. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers remain with the victims, their families, and the entire community.
Texas DPS
San Marcos Hays County EMS also issued a statement saying, “Our deepest sympathies are with all those impacted by today’s tragic incident in Bastrop County involving a Hays CISD school bus. Our thoughts and prayers are with the students, families, staff members, and everyone affected by this challenging situation.”
The Buda Police Department extended its “sincere condolences to the victims” and said it was sending “swift healing” to those injured in the crash.
The Bastrop Independent School District said while the accident did not involve its district buses, students or staff, their “hearts are with all of those impacted.”
Bastrop County First Responders expressed sympathies as well regarding the crash.
Our deepest sympathies go out to all the families impacted by this terrible tragedy this afternoon. This was one of the most difficult calls that we, as first responders, experience in our careers. We want to thank all of the agencies that came to assist with this exceptionally difficult scene.
Bastrop County First Responders
The Round Rock Independent School District said “Our hearts go out to everyone in the @HaysCISD community,” on social media. It said the district was keeping Hays CISD in its thoughts.
Austin ISD also posted to social media saying the district’s heart was heavy and sending its deepest condolences to Hays CISD.
Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the tragic accident in Bastrop County. We stand in solidarity with the Hays CISD community during this difficult time.
Austin ISD
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