Iowa authorities are calling Wednesday’s deadly rollover crash involving a bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team a “mass casualty incident.” The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Iowa Highway 4 near 220th Street, just west of Twin Lakes in Calhoun County. Officials with Estherville-based Iowa Lakes released a statement around 1:35 p.m. confirming that the school’s bus was the long vehicle involved and, about an hour later, Iowa State Patrol officials confirmed to KCCI that one person died in the crash. Iowa State Patrol Trooper Paul Gardner said in an interview with KCCI that 33 people were on board at the time of the crash; all sustained injuries that he said ranged from minor to serious.In a news release, the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency said the one person killed in the crash was pronounced dead on the scene. No crash victims have been publicly identified.Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. No other vehicles were involved, although an Iowa Lakes van carrying six people was traveling with the bus.Highway 4 reopened around 2:30 p.m.”The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” the Iowa Lakes statement said. “The College is actively supporting those affected and communicating directly with families.”WATCH: Emergency crews flip Iowa Lakes bus back upright after crashIowa Lakes opened the season with a four-game series Feb. 6-7 at Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa. The Lakers, 1-3, were scheduled to play a four-game series Thursday-Friday against North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas.North Arkansas provided this statement to KCCI after the crash:”Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside the Iowa Lakes College community. The loss of a life is a tragedy that reaches far beyond one campus. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who passed away, and we are lifting up in prayer those who were injured and all who are affected. During moments like this, we are reminded that the higher education community is a family, and we stand ready to support Iowa Lakes Community College in any way we can.”Iowa Lakes was founded in 1967 and has an enrollment of about 2,000 students, 85% of which are from Iowa. It’s a member of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference.The conference posted this statement on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon:”The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference and our members are heartbroken to learn of the bus accident … Our thoughts and prayers are with the student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and the entire Iowa Lakes community during this incredibly difficult time.”State leaders share condolences following tragic crashU.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who represents Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, which is where Calhoun County is located, shared his sympathies on Facebook, writing:”I am deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident involving the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team in Calhoun County.I’m praying for the family of the individual who lost their life and for any who were injured.Thank you to our local law enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, first responders, and medical professionals working swiftly at the scene.”Gov. Kim Reynold’s also posted on Facebook, writing, “Kevin and I are heartbroken by the horrible news of a deadly crash involving an Iowa Lakes Community College bus transporting student athletes. We are praying for all affected by this tragedy and their families. Please join us in keeping Iowa Lakes Community College in our hearts.”Bus crash draws large regional emergency responseWednesday’s crash drew a large response from several northwest Iowa emergency service agencies.The Fort Dodge Firefighters Local 622 union said that the Fort Dodge Fire Department sent four ambulances to the bus crash, which was located about 30 miles west of Fort Dodge.Other Webster County agencies also sent ambulances, including two from Otho Fire, two from Southwest Webster Ambulance and one from Dayton Rescue.The Fort Dodge Police Department and Webster County Sheriff’s Office also had several units respond.”This shows the teamwork and dedication that first responders have, despite city and county borders,” the firefighters union posted on Facebook. “We are proud to assist our neighbors when called upon. Our deepest sympathies go to the victims and families of all those affected by this disaster.”WATCH: Iowa State Patrol provides update on deadly Iowa Lakes bus crash This is a developing story. Check back for updates.» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play

CALHOUN COUNTY, Iowa —

Iowa authorities are calling Wednesday’s deadly rollover crash involving a bus carrying the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team a “mass casualty incident.”

The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Iowa Highway 4 near 220th Street, just west of Twin Lakes in Calhoun County. Officials with Estherville-based Iowa Lakes released a statement around 1:35 p.m. confirming that the school’s bus was the long vehicle involved and, about an hour later, Iowa State Patrol officials confirmed to KCCI that one person died in the crash.

Iowa State Patrol Trooper Paul Gardner said in an interview with KCCI that 33 people were on board at the time of the crash; all sustained injuries that he said ranged from minor to serious.

In a news release, the Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency said the one person killed in the crash was pronounced dead on the scene.

No crash victims have been publicly identified.

Authorities are still investigating the cause of the crash. No other vehicles were involved, although an Iowa Lakes van carrying six people was traveling with the bus.

Highway 4 reopened around 2:30 p.m.

“The safety and well-being of our students and staff remain our highest priority,” the Iowa Lakes statement said. “The College is actively supporting those affected and communicating directly with families.”

WATCH: Emergency crews flip Iowa Lakes bus back upright after crash

Iowa Lakes opened the season with a four-game series Feb. 6-7 at Northern Oklahoma College-Tonkawa. The Lakers, 1-3, were scheduled to play a four-game series Thursday-Friday against North Arkansas College in Harrison, Arkansas.

North Arkansas provided this statement to KCCI after the crash:

“Our hearts are heavy as we grieve alongside the Iowa Lakes College community. The loss of a life is a tragedy that reaches far beyond one campus. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of the individual who passed away, and we are lifting up in prayer those who were injured and all who are affected. During moments like this, we are reminded that the higher education community is a family, and we stand ready to support Iowa Lakes Community College in any way we can.”

Iowa Lakes was founded in 1967 and has an enrollment of about 2,000 students, 85% of which are from Iowa. It’s a member of the Iowa Community College Athletic Conference.

The conference posted this statement on its Facebook page Wednesday afternoon:

“The Iowa Community College Athletic Conference and our members are heartbroken to learn of the bus accident … Our thoughts and prayers are with the student-athletes, coaches, staff, families, and the entire Iowa Lakes community during this incredibly difficult time.”

State leaders share condolences following tragic crash

U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra, who represents Iowa’s 4th Congressional District, which is where Calhoun County is located, shared his sympathies on Facebook, writing:

“I am deeply saddened by the tragic bus accident involving the Iowa Lakes Community College baseball team in Calhoun County.I’m praying for the family of the individual who lost their life and for any who were injured.Thank you to our local law enforcement, Iowa State Patrol, first responders, and medical professionals working swiftly at the scene.”

Gov. Kim Reynold’s also posted on Facebook, writing, “Kevin and I are heartbroken by the horrible news of a deadly crash involving an Iowa Lakes Community College bus transporting student athletes. We are praying for all affected by this tragedy and their families. Please join us in keeping Iowa Lakes Community College in our hearts.”

Bus crash draws large regional emergency response

Wednesday’s crash drew a large response from several northwest Iowa emergency service agencies.

The Fort Dodge Firefighters Local 622 union said that the Fort Dodge Fire Department sent four ambulances to the bus crash, which was located about 30 miles west of Fort Dodge.

Other Webster County agencies also sent ambulances, including two from Otho Fire, two from Southwest Webster Ambulance and one from Dayton Rescue.

The Fort Dodge Police Department and Webster County Sheriff’s Office also had several units respond.

“This shows the teamwork and dedication that first responders have, despite city and county borders,” the firefighters union posted on Facebook. “We are proud to assist our neighbors when called upon. Our deepest sympathies go to the victims and families of all those affected by this disaster.”

WATCH: Iowa State Patrol provides update on deadly Iowa Lakes bus crash

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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