The Brief
- Four students at Blackburn Elementary suffered minor injuries after a high-pressure water spray was accidentally discharged from a fire truck during a Water Day event.
- School officials are in contact with the affected families and are providing support as the investigation continues.
- Local emergency officials are working with the school to review safety procedures and prevent similar incidents in the future.
LUMPKIN COUNTY, Ga. – An afternoon of fun at Blackburn Elementary School took an unexpected turn Thursday when a fire truck demonstration led to minor injuries for four students.
What we know:
According to school officials, the incident occurred during a scheduled recreational “Water Day” event. A high-pressure water spray was unintentionally discharged from a fire truck, striking four elementary-aged students. The injuries were reported to be minor.…