‘I’m OK, but Mom, the other kids aren’t’: Clarksville community in mourning after deadly school bus crash
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Key Points:
- Two Kenwood Middle School students were killed and several others seriously injured when their school bus collided with a dump truck and SUV in Carroll County, Tennessee, involving 25 students and five teachers.
- The accident occurred around noon at the intersection of Highway 70 and Cedar Grove while the group was on a field trip to a Greenpower USA electric car competition.
- Parents described the emotional distress of students during and after the crash, with some receiving news from peers rather than school officials, leading to frustration over communication gaps.
- The scheduled Toyota Hub City Grand Prix event, where the students were to race their self-built electric car, will proceed with grief counselors available, honoring the affected students with reflection and unity.
- The community continues to mourn as families cope with the tragedy and the impact on students' routines and emotional well-being.
