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2 Southeast Alamance High School students killed in Orange County crash

2 Southeast Alamance High School students killed in Orange County crash
THIS IS BREAKING NEWS. TWO SOUTHEAST ALAMANCE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE DEAD FOLLOWING A CAR CRASH. A SPOKESPERSON FOR THE ALAMANCE BURLINGTON SCHOOL SYSTEM SAYS THE CRASH HAPPENED LAST NIGHT IN ORANGE COUNTY. WE’RE TOLD HIGHWAY PATROL IS INVESTIGATING THIS. THE STUDENTS ATTENDED SOUTH SOUTHEAST ALAMANCE, WHICH IS IN HAW RIVER. WE DON’T KNOW THEIR GRADE LEVEL. OFFICIALS SAY THE SCHOOL IS OFFERING EXTRA SUPPORT STAFF FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TODAY, ALAMANCE BURLINGTON SCHOOLS ISSUED A STATEMENT ON THE CRASH. IT READS IN PART, QUOTE, WE SEND OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT TO THEIR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND OU
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2 Southeast Alamance High School students killed in Orange County crash
Two Southeast Alamance High School students were killed in a crash, according to Les Atkins, the public information officer of Alamance Burlington County School System. The State Highway Patrol reports that at 9:25 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, troopers were called to Oak Grove Church Road near Chipmunk Lane in Orange County.Top StoriesNo injuries reported after single vehicle train collision on Guilford College Road2 Southeast Alamance High School students killed in Orange County crashEaster egg decorating kits for your family's craftiest, most creative holiday yet20-year-old woman arrested following fire at Burlington apartment building, police sayRossen Reports: Here's what happens when you call the IRS for helpGet the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereA Subaru passenger vehicle was going south on Oak Grove Church Road, when it went off the road to the right. It then re-entered the road, crossed the center line, traveled off the road to the left, and then struck a tree. After impact, the passenger vehicle caught fire, according to troopers. Investigators found the two students inside the Subaru dead. Investigators are uncertain what caused the operator to lose control.This crash is still under investigation. The school system shared this statement:"We send our love and support to their families, friends, and our staff as they process this heartbreaking news. Extra support staff are on hand in our schools to assist students and staff today and this week as needed. Our entire school community mourns this devastating loss."School staff are offering extra support, according to Atkins.He noted Southeast Alamance High School is a new high school in a tight-knit community.The identities of the students have not been released.Watch: NOWCAST streaming newscastsNAVIGATE: Home | Weather | Watch NOWCAST TV | Local News | National | News We Love |Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.

Two Southeast Alamance High School students were killed in a crash, according to Les Atkins, the public information officer of Alamance Burlington County School System.

The State Highway Patrol reports that at 9:25 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29, troopers were called to Oak Grove Church Road near Chipmunk Lane in Orange County.

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A Subaru passenger vehicle was going south on Oak Grove Church Road, when it went off the road to the right. It then re-entered the road, crossed the center line, traveled off the road to the left, and then struck a tree.

After impact, the passenger vehicle caught fire, according to troopers.

Investigators found the two students inside the Subaru dead.

Investigators are uncertain what caused the operator to lose control.

This crash is still under investigation.

The school system shared this statement:

"We send our love and support to their families, friends, and our staff as they process this heartbreaking news. Extra support staff are on hand in our schools to assist students and staff today and this week as needed. Our entire school community mourns this devastating loss."

School staff are offering extra support, according to Atkins.

He noted Southeast Alamance High School is a new high school in a tight-knit community.

The identities of the students have not been released.

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