Authorities say 9 dead, including 6 University of the Southwest students and golf coach, in head-on collision in Texas

ANDREWS, Texas (AP) — Authorities say 9 dead, including 6 University of the Southwest students and golf coach, in head-on collision in Texas.

Statement from Gov. Greg Abbott:

"We grieve with the loved ones of the individuals whose lives were horrifically taken too soon in this fatal vehicle crash near Andrews last night," said Governor Abbott. "The Texas Department of Public Safety is working closely with local officials to investigate this accident, and we offer our full support to the University of the Southwest and the state of New Mexico. I ask Texans to join Cecilia and me in praying for the families of those whose lives were lost and for the recovery of two critically injured students."

Statement from Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham:

“I am shocked and deeply saddened by the loss of multiple members of the University of the Southwest golf teams in last night’s terrible, tragic accident. My prayers are with the injured passengers and with the loved ones of those whose lives were lost, and I am holding the students, staff, and families of the University of the Southwest and the greater Hobbs community in my heart. They have experienced an unspeakable tragedy, and I know that the thoughts of all New Mexicans are with them in this trying time. My administration is in contact with public safety authorities and university leadership and we will offer any and every assistance that we can.”

Working with Texas Department of Public Safety, NTSB sending go-team to Andrews, Texas, to investigate fatal crash Tuesday between pickup and motorcoach carrying college athletes. Vice-chair Bruce Landsberg will travel. Keith.Holloway@ntsb.gov spokesman on-scene.

— NTSB_Newsroom (@NTSB_Newsroom) March 16, 2022