A tragic event unfolded on Thursday afternoon near Woodlands Middle School, when a vehicle struck two students, resulting in one fatality and leaving the other seriously injured. The incident occurred shortly after 4 p.m., as students were leaving school, sending shockwaves of grief and disbelief throughout the community.
Emergency responders were quickly on the scene on Lyons Road, where they found one student critically injured and another tragically deceased. The injured student was immediately transported to a nearby trauma center, where they are expected to recover, according to the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office.
The identities of the students involved in the accident have not been released by the authorities. An investigation into the cause of the accident is ongoing, with deputies spending several hours at the scene gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses. The vehicle involved in the accident, a semi-truck, was located a short distance from the site of the collision.
Eyewitness accounts depict a scene of chaos, with children and parents in the vicinity. One witness recounted hearing a loud bang, followed by a flurry of people running, emphasizing the confusion and fear that followed the collision.
The Palm Beach County School District issued a statement from the principal of Woodlands Middle School, urging parents to monitor their children’s emotional well-being and to seek counseling services if needed. The statement underscored the school’s commitment to its students, emphasizing that they are a family that celebrates and mourns together.
Grief counselors will be available at the school to assist any student affected by this tragic event. The community is rallying to support the students and families impacted, demonstrating the close-knit nature of the Lake Worth community.
This distressing incident has left many seeking answers and hoping for a swift conclusion to the investigation. As authorities continue to piece together the events leading up to the crash, the community stands united in its grief and determination to support those affected.