LYON COUNTY (KSNT) – Several students belonging to a local high school were involved in a major highway crash site Wednesday in Lyon County.
USD 251 Superintendent Robert W. Blair told 27 News on Thursday, April 2 that multiple students from Northern Heights High School were involved in a recent big crash on U.S. Highway 56. Blair said no students were critically injured as a result of this incident.
“We arranged additional counseling services at school today,” Blair said. “Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with students who were involved and their families. We wish a speedy recovery to everyone who was injured in the accident.”
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Blair shared a message with 27 News that he dispersed to families of the district following the crashes. In it, Blair said that nothing is of greater importance to the district than the safety of its students.
“An accident like this affects everyone in our schools and community in different ways. Tonight, a good place to start a conversation with your child is to ask what they know about what happened, and how they’re feeling. You may learn that they know very little and are not interested in finding out more. If they share how they feel, reassure them that it’s normal — whether they are sad, nervous, angry or perhaps don’t feel anything. Please encourage them to chat with a counselor or other trusted adult at school any time they need support.”
USD 251 Superintendent Robert W. Blair message to families on April 1 excerpt
The Lyon County Sheriff’s Office initially reported the crash around 3:15 p.m. in the 1300 block of Highway 56. A total of 11 vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in two crashes in the same area, with two vehicles catching on fire.
The sheriff’s office reported four juveniles were injured, one critically, as a result of the collision. Investigators said smoke covering the road likely caused the two crashes.
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