NSW Department of Education
Please quote a NSW Department of Education spokesperson:
The Picton High School community is devastated by the death of five young people in a vehicle accident last night.
Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the families and friends of the young people who lost their lives.
Counsellors and extra staff will be on site at school today to support students and staff.
We will also be working with local primary schools and providing extra wellbeing support where needed.
Background
While police are yet to release the names of the dead, at least three of the victims were Year 9 students at the school.
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