FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. (WNCN) — Three of the victims who died in the harrowing single-vehicle crash late Wednesday night on Rosehill Road were identified as high school students in Fayetteville.

According to officials with the Cumberland County Schools, the three who died were students at E.E. Smith High School. The officials said there will be grief support on site at the school for students, faculty and staff in lieu of this incident.

Officials issued this statement after CBS 17 reached out for comment:

We are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of three E.E. Smith High School students following a single motor vehicle crash that occurred yesterday. Our thoughts and prayers are with their families, loved ones and the entire E.E. Smith Golden Bulls community during this difficult time. The t

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