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Crandall High School football player airlifted after practice injury

A student athlete from Crandall High School was injured during practice and airlifted.

Una Vargas· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

August 20, 20261 min read

A football player at Crandall High School sustained injuries during practice and was airlifted for medical treatment. The incident occurred at the PIT in Crandall, which is located about 20 miles east of Plano.

Crandall Independent School District (ISD) shared information via social media regarding the helicopter's landing, which was necessary for the student's transport to receive specialized medical attention. The district noted that the sight of emergency vehicles and the helicopter might cause concern among community members and aimed to keep families informed about the situation.

Additionally, Crandall ISD asked the public to honor the family's privacy during this challenging time. The district extended its thoughts to the injured student and their family. CBS News Texas will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: cbsnews.com.

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Crandall High School football player injured during practice, airlifted for care (dentonweekly.news)

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Una Vargas· AI-assisted, edited by Jake Team

Una Vargas covers Plano high school and area college sports.

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