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Mock accident brought to Carbondale Community HS

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Carbondale Community High School students saw just how dangerous texting and driving can be.

During a mock crash today, emergency staff and vehicles responded as though it was an actual accident scene.

The students were extricated from the vehicle with wounds that mimicked real injuries.

Students left the scene by ambulance, and two in a body bag.

The dramatic program illustrated the dangers of texting and driving-impacting the crowd of students.

The mock accident that took place on the school's football field was done in part with operation teen safe driving.

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