Prayers Pouring In After 29 Students Die In High School Tragedy
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Prayers Pouring In After Athlete Dies In ‘Horrifying’ Tree Accident
Prayers Pouring In After Athlete Dies In ‘Horrifying’ Tree Accident. The 18-year-old student athlete was a standout softball player for the high school. Kennedy Columbus, a 12th grader, was killed on Lake Shore Road in Chazy, New York earlier this week. She was driving her Ford Bronco when a tree fell and hit her, she was pronounced dead on the scene.”This is an unimaginable loss, and our entire school community is grieving,” a spokesperson for the school said in part.
Prayers are pouring in on social media after an 18-year-old athlete was killed when a tree struck her car.
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A local community is mourning the loss of a promising athlete. A high school senior was killed when a tree fell onto her car. The 18-year-old student athlete was a standout softball player for the high school.
Kennedy Columbus, a 12th grader, was killed on Lake Shore Road in Chazy, New York earlier this week. She was driving her Ford Bronco on Lake Shore Road when a tree fell and hit her.
She was pronounced dead on the scene.
“This is an unimaginable loss, and our entire school community is grieving. We ask that you speak openly and compassionately with your children this evening. A loss like this can be overwhelming, and no one should face it alone. Our hearts are with Kennedy’s family and all who knew and loved her. We will share more information in the coming days,” a spokesperson for the school said in part.
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Prayers are pouring in for her friends and family members.
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“Her energy, her kindness, and her love for the game of softball were just small pieces of what made her so special. Whether on the mound striking out batters or in the classroom brightening someone’s day, Kennedy left a mark that will never fade,” her obituary read.
It added: “Kennedy was a star athlete, a beloved friend, and a soon-to-be graduate. She was best known as a standout pitcher on the Chazy Eagles softball team, earning recognition for her skill, determination, and leadership on and off the field.”
Our thoughts are with her friends and family members during this difficult time.
May she rest in peace.
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Prayers Pouring In After Athlete Dies In ‘Horrifying’ Tree Accident first appeared on The Spun on Jun 22, 2025
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Prayers Pouring In After 29 Students Die In High School Tragedy
Yahoo is using AI to generate takeaways from this article. This means the info may not always match what’s in the article. Reporting mistakes helps us improve the experience. At least 29 students were killed during this stampede at Barthelemy High School in Bangui. Another 260 students suffered injuries. The cause of the explosion is yet to be revealed. Every student injured in the stampede will receive free medical care. For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 08457 90 90 90, visit a local Samaritans branch or see www.samaritans.org for details. In the U.S. call the National Suicide Prevention Line on 1-800-273-8255.
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Prayers Pouring In After 29 Students Die In High School Tragedy originally appeared on The Spun.
Earlier this week, a tragic accident in Central African Republic’s capital city left several families mourning the loss of their children.
While roughly 5,000 students were taking exams at Barthelemy Boganda High School, a transformer near the premises malfunctioned and exploded. The sound of the explosion sparked a stampede inside the school.
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“The building shook and we were all terrified. It was everyone man for himself,” a student told the Associated Press.
According to the country’s Ministry of National Education, at least 29 students were killed during this stampede. Another 260 students suffered injuries.
“I offer our sincere condolences to the parents of the affected candidates and wish a speedy recovery to the injured candidates,” Education Minister Aurelien-Simplice Kongbelet-Zimgas said.
A private security guard stands guard outside the City of Heads of State during the Africa Day of School Feeding in Bangui, on March 1, 2025. (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT / AFP) (Photo by PATRICK MEINHARDT/AFP via Getty Images) PATRICK MEINHARDT/Getty Images
Countless people have offered their prayers to the families impacted by this tragedy.
“That’s a tragedy, love. Exams are bad enough without chaos like that—hope those poor kids get proper help,” one person said.
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“Man this is so sad to hear,” another person commented. “Praying for the families.”
“Thoughts and prayers. I feel for the families,” a third person wrote.
The president of the school’s parents’ association has called for an investigation, claiming a lack of maintenance led to the explosion. Well, their wish was granted by the Education Ministry.
It’s unclear when the cause of the explosion will be revealed.
Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra has already determined that every student injured in the stampede will receive free medical care.
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Prayers Pouring In After 29 Students Die In High School Tragedy first appeared on The Spun on Jun 27, 2025
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Prayers Pouring In After Fatal Car Accident Involving Ohio State Football Legend
Kirk Barton, a former Ohio State Buckeyes All-American lineman, allegedly crashed his Ford pickup into another vehicle. Barton was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a Lexus in Dublin, Ohio – a suburb of Columbus. The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was later released from a local hospital into police custody. Franklin County court records show Barton was charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated vehicular manslaughter as the result of operating a vehicle under the influence.Prayers Pouring In After Fatal Car Accident Involving Ohio State Football Legend originally appeared on The Spun.
Prayers are pouring in after a fatal car accident involving an Ohio State Buckeyes football legend on Saturday morning.
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A former Ohio State Buckeyes All-American football player was reportedly involved in a fatal car accident in Dublin, Ohio on Saturday morning. The crash reportedly took place at roughly 3 a.m. E.T. on Saturday.
Kirk Barton, a former Ohio State Buckeyes All-American lineman, allegedly crashed his Ford pickup into another vehicle. Barton was allegedly driving at a high rate of speed when he crashed into a Lexus in Dublin, Ohio – a suburb of Columbus. The driver of the Lexus was pronounced dead on the scene.
The former Ohio State Buckeyes star was taken to the local hospital, where he was treated for non-life threatening injuries. He was later released into police custody.
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NBC 4 in Columbus had more:
Barton, 40, of Lewis Center, is suspected of driving a Ford F150 Raptor pickup truck “at a high rate of speed” eastbound on U.S. 33 before entering Historic Dublin just before 3 a.m. He then struck a Lexus on West Bridge Street, just west of Franklin Street, according to the City of Dublin. The driver of the Lexus, 24-year-old Ethan Perry, was pronounced dead at the scene. Barton sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was later released from a local hospital into police custody. Franklin County court records show Barton was charged with a second-degree felony count of aggravated vehicular manslaughter as the result of operating a vehicle under the influence.
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“Prayers to the victims..” one fan wrote.
“This is terribly sad. Prayers for the family 🙏🏾,” one fan added.
“Those poor people…” one fan added.
“Damn… prayers for all involved,” one fan added.
“My heart hurts so much. Horrible decisions have stolen a young life. Praying so hard for his family and friends 🙏🏻❤️,” one fan added.
“RIP to that young man 🙏🏽🤞🏽,” one fan added.
Ohio State offensive guard T.J. Downing, left, and offensive tackle Kirk Barton take a knee and pray for Spartan cornerback Greg Cooper who was being attended to by medical staff on the field during the game between the Michigan State Spartans and the Ohio State Buckeyes at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing, Michigan on Saturday, October 14, 2006. The Buckeyes won the game, 38-7. (Photo by S. Levin/Getty Images)S. Levin/Getty Images
Our thoughts are with the friends and family members of the victim on Saturday.
May he rest in peace.
Prayers Pouring In After Fatal Car Accident Involving Ohio State Football Legend first appeared on The Spun on Jun 21, 2025
This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jun 21, 2025, where it first appeared.