‘Meet the Putmans’ Family Shares Update After Car Crash Kills, Injures Relatives

The Putmans are sharing an update after a car crash killed and injured several members of their large family.

Three members of the brood, who starred in TLC’s Meet The Putmans, died, and several others were injured in the tragedy.

In an update shared on Instagram on Sunday, Sept. 28, the Putmans wrote, “We wanted to share an update on Noah and Gia and ask that you continue to keep them in your prayers,” referring to two members of the family who were injured.

Sharing further details, the family said, “Noah is still sedated, but we are so grateful to see that he is responding to us with movement,” and added, “Gia underwent a craniotomy last night, and we are thankful to report that her care team shared some encouraging news, her brain pressure has gone down significantly.”

“Through it all, we continue to hold tightly to our faith, knowing that God has a plan and a purpose for everything. Even in the hardest moments, He is present, working in ways we may not yet understand,” the Putmans concluded. “Thank you all for the continued prayers, love, and support. We feel your strength and faith surrounding us. Please keep lifting Noah and Gia up as they heal.”

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On Saturday, Sept. 27, family member Isabelle revealed through an Instagram post that “Papa” Bill Putman, Neenee and Aunt Megan died, and “Uncle Blake, Lulu, Alena, Noah and Gia” were injured.

“We are asking for complete healing and strength for each of them,” the Putman family member wrote.

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Meet the Putmans aired for six episodes on TLC from September to October 2017. It followed the lives of Bill and Barb and their 4 children, as well as their extended families, all living together in one massive home.

The reality television series was later revived in 2021 as the YouTube series Growing Up Putman. The family’s last upload was in January.

The Putman family directed PEOPLE to a legal representative to comment on their behalf, but they did not immediately respond to reach out done on Sept. 28. TLC did not respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment on Sept. 27.