The incident occurred as students and staff were en route to a competition in Jackson for an electric car they built over the school year. Authorities have not released the names of the deceased.
A memorial has formed at Kenwood Middle School as the community expresses support for the affected families. “It gives people a place to mourn,” said Christine Simpson, a mother of an eighth-grader.
Simpson has initiated a GoFundMe campaign to aid students and staff impacted by the crash. Funds raised will be used for various expenses, including medical bills and accommodations for families traveling to hospitals in Nashville or Memphis.
School officials stated counselors will be available on campus Monday for students needing support as they return to school.
GoFundMe accounts have also been created for the deceased students, with links to be provided once their names are officially disclosed.
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