FRANKLIN COUNTY, Fla. - Three metro Atlanta high school students were killed in a fiery crash on Monday while on spring break in Florida, according to a report from Forsyth County News.
What we know:
Authorities say the teens were traveling along Highway 65 in Franklin County when the crash happened. It appears the students were traveling in a Jeep that left the road and crashed into the treeline. The Jeep caught fire after the crash.
One person survived the initial crash and was transported to a hospital in Tallahassee, according to the Franklin County Sheriff's Office.
The three teens who lost their lives were an 18-year-old male from Alpharetta; 17-year-old female from Cumming; and a 16-year-old female from Cumming. A 17-year-old female from Alpharetta was transported to a hospital in critical condition, according to Florida Department of Highway Safety.
The Franklin County sheriff shared a video message on Facebook offering condolences to the victims’ families.
It has not been confirmed where the teens attended high school at this time. Additionally, no names have been officially released.
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