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Car Crashes Through New Jersey High School Auditorium, Injuring One Student

CBS New YorkJanuary 5, 20261 min2,799 views
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Vehicle Collision at Elizabeth High School

  • 🚗 A car crashed through the exterior wall of Elizabeth High School's Dwire Auditorium, causing significant damage.
  • 🏥 The incident occurred shortly after 8:00 AM, with one student being transported to the hospital as a precaution for a leg injury.
  • 🧱 The driver, who also sustained minor injuries, was taken to University Hospital.

Investigation and Building Status

  • 🔍 Investigators are reviewing surveillance video to determine the cause of the crash.
  • ⚠️ The vehicle was reportedly driving erratically before mounting the curb and crashing through the wall.
  • 🏗️ Despite the damage, school officials have stated that the building is structurally sound and the school remains open.
  • 🧑‍🏫 A teacher was present in the auditorium at the time of the incident but was unharmed.
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