In a tragic incident on Thursday night, two high school students from Alamance County lost their lives when their vehicle veered off the roadway and struck a tree in Orange County. The collision resulted in fatal injuries for both teenagers, who were identified as students of Southeast Alamance High School.
The local school district has expressed its deep sorrow over the event and extended heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. “We send our love and support to their families, friends, and our staff as they process this heartbreaking news,” a statement from the Alamance-Burlington School System read. The district has assured that additional support staff are being provided in schools to help students and faculty members cope with the loss.
“Our entire school community mourns this devastating loss,” the statement continued, emphasizing the collective grief felt in the aftermath of the accident. To aid students and staff during this difficult time, the school has employed extra support staff throughout the week.
The North Carolina State Highway Patrol is currently investigating the circumstances of the crash, which occurred shortly before 9:30 p.m. Details regarding the cause of the accident are yet to be disclosed. A spokesperson for the Highway Patrol provided this information on Friday afternoon.
Source: Yahoo News Canada