Four Walkerton high school students and a teacher have died in a collision.
The Bluewater District School Board has issued the following statement, “We are deeply saddened to share that four secondary students and one staff member
from Walkerton District Community School (WDCS) passed away tragically on Friday afternoon in a motor vehicle collision while returning from a sporting event near London.”
“At this incredibly difficult time, we are supporting and respecting the privacy of the grieving families. We are unable to provide further details on the incident or identities of the individuals involved.”
“This is a devastating loss for WDCS, the local community, and Bluewater District School Board. We recognize that many staff, students, and community members in other areas across our board also have close connections with those lost in this tragedy, and their families.”
“Our board’s mental health staff and Tragedy Response Team will be supporting WDCS students and staff as they navigate through a very painful time in the days and weeks
ahead.”
“Our heartfelt condolences go out to the families directly impacted, as they deal with unimaginable grief and sadness through this sudden and heartbreaking loss.”
OPP have issued a video statement that can be found here: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/16S8n36azC/
More to come.
