US EditionA fiery highway crash in eastern Kansas kills 8 people, including 3 from Oklahoma
- Eight people died in a head-on collision between two vehicles that caught fire on U.S. 169 near Greeley, Kansas, Sunday around 5:45 p.m.
- The crash occurred on a rural two-lane highway about 60 miles southwest of Kansas City, prompting a response from the Kansas Highway Patrol, which is investigating the cause.
- Among those who died were two students attending high school, a former coach and teacher, and an employee of Tulsa Public Schools; one individual survived and was taken to the hospital.
- According to Kansas Highway Patrol, both vehicles were completely destroyed by fire, and Tulsa Public Schools superintendent Dr. Ebony Johnson shared her sorrow and vowed to honor the memory of those who passed away.
- The highway closed for about four hours during the ongoing investigation, while affected school districts activated crisis teams to support their communities.
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