People From Kentucky Hurt In North Carolina Tour Bus Accident

Posted: Jul 2, 2010 10:39 AM
Updated: Jul 2, 2010 12:45 PM

Several people from Kentucky were injured Thursday after a tour bus carrying a popular southern gospel group crashed into the back of a tractor trailer in North Carolina. A dozen people total, including three of the singers, were hurt.

The bus belongs to Mike and Kelly Bowling from the Gospel group The Bowling Family. Mike Bowling is originally from London, Kentucky.

According to WCNC-TV in Charlotte, the scene on the Interstate 85 bridge over the Catawba River between Gaston and Mecklenburg counties was chaotic, with a half dozen ambulances, firefighters and paramedics treating victims.

Two victims were flown to Carolinas Medical Center with life-threatening injuries. Mike Bowling was one of those flown to CMC. Investigators say the force of the crash ejected the front passenger seat with Bowling in it.

Mike, along with Kelly Bowling and their three children, Hope, Kaitlyn and Grace were on the bus.

Friday morning, Mike Bowling was listed in serious condition.  His wife Kelly Bowling was listed in good condition and their daughter Kaitlyn was listed in fair condition.  A fourth patient, who has not been identified, is still hospitalized. The other patients have been treated and released.

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    Reno at Jul 2nd 2010 11:35 AM

    Mike is still in serious condition, head injuries, broke, arm, bleeding on the brain. He has a long road to recovery. Kelly Bowling is fromer member of The Crabb Family. She is from Beaver Dam, KY. She has a back injury, crushed vertebrae. Katelanne their daughter has broken collar bone, facial injury. Terah Penhollow (Terah Crabb) sister and member of the Bowling Group, former Crabb Family, Terah is from Beaver Dam, Ky, as well, was on board. Everyone please just pray for this family and music group. They are very special people to me and are such wonderful goup and family.

  • Avatar for TASHA PRINCE
    TASHA PRINCE at Jul 2nd 2010 7:06 PM

    WE ARE PRAYING FOR ALL OF YOU

  • Avatar for diana crouse
    diana crouse at Jul 3rd 2010 3:20 PM

    such a terrible accident. my god ease your pain and speed up your recovery.! our prays are with you.

  • Avatar for Linda Whisnant
    Linda Whisnant at Jul 3rd 2010 6:43 PM

    From the moment that I saw this wreck on t.v. I felt myriads of angels.
    Praying for all of you has been easy; the Holy Spirit helps me to pray for everyone.
    Mike sings the song, "Your cries have awoken the Master."  God wasn't and isn't sleeping.  He is right there.
    In the name of Jesus, all will be healed and made whole with great testimonies coming forth from the pain and loss.
    We love Mike and Kelly and listen to their music almost daily.  We are hurting with you.
    Your sister and brother in Christ.

  • Avatar for Shelby Jenkins
    Shelby Jenkins at Jul 4th 2010 12:03 AM

    Linda,
    My husband and I are southern gospel singers (saved by grace singers), and "Your Cries Have Awoken the Master" is one of our favorites ~
    We LOVE Mike & Kelly, and are praying here in Hardeeville, SC for them as well ~
    Indeed, our cries are being heard !!

    God, bless 'em !!!

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