2 Oklahoma emergency responders dead after crash at H-Town Throw Down

PITTSBURG COUNTY, Okla. — Two emergency responders are dead following a crash at the H-Town Throw Down in Hartshorne on Saturday, according to McAlester Pittsburg County Emergency Management.

"Our hearts are broken for the families, friends and fellow responders affected by this unimaginable loss," said Leonard Baughman, the McAlester Pittsburg County Emergency Management Director. "These individuals gave themselves in service to our community, and their sacrifice will be felt across all of Pittsburg County."

The organization said another person had previously passed away on Friday while preparing for the event.

The McAlester/Pittsburg County Emergency Management said they're not releasing the names of those involved at this time out of respect for their families.