Contractors working near the fence line of the Banks Elementary School struck a gas line Thursday morning, the Banks School District said in a district-wide alert. "Please avoid the area and do not try to come pick up your students at this time," Banks Fire said.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office released additional details from Tuesday afternoon's crash that saw a Banks child killed after being struck by a vehicle on Ashton Drive.
After a young child in Banks was struck by a vehicle and killed Tuesday afternoon, community members, school officials, and first responders have taken steps to find ways to support the family of the child and others in the community who may be feeling the loss. (No subscription required for story)
