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Crandall High School football player transported by helicopter after practice injury

A student athlete from Crandall High School was airlifted for medical treatment following an injury.

Quincy Abbott

August 20, 20261 min read

During a practice session on Wednesday, a student athlete from Crandall High School sustained an injury and was airlifted for medical care. This incident occurred at the PIT in Crandall, located about 20 miles east of Dallas, Texas.

The Crandall Independent School District (ISD) communicated via social media to inform the community about the helicopter's arrival near the baseball fields, which was essential for the student's transport. The district also emphasized the need for understanding regarding the presence of emergency vehicles, aiming to keep families informed about the situation.

In their announcement, Crandall ISD urged the community to honor the family's privacy during this challenging time. The district expressed, "Our thoughts are with the student and the student's family." CBS News Texas will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available.

Source: cbsnews.com.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/crandall-football-player-injured-practice-medical-helicopter-transport-august-2026/

https://dentonweekly.news/article/denton-sports-crandall-football-player-injured-practice-medical-helicopter-transport-augus

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Quincy Abbott

Quincy Abbott covers Allen high school and area college sports.

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