Two members of Milligan University’s cycling team are killed and several others are injured after a vehicle collision on a rural highway in eastern Tennessee on Wednesday morning, according to the university and officials.
Reports say universities in the region issue condolences following the crash. The Hill and CBS News describe the incident as involving the Milligan University cycling team, with multiple team members hurt. The New York Times reports that five additional students are injured, while CBS News characterizes injuries as involving several more. Details about the crash circumstances and the driver’s identity are not included in the provided accounts.
While all sources agree on the deaths and that other team members are injured, they differ slightly in the way they describe the number of injured. The coverage also varies in emphasis: some outlets focus on the university’s response, while others emphasize the fatalities and the broader impact on the team.
