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34-year-old Vickie Franklin killed in St. Clair County wreck
A woman was killed and four others, including three children, were injured in a single-vehicle crash early Monday morning in St. Clair County.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 34-year-old Vickie L. Franklin of Ragland was pronounced dead at the scene.
The crash occurred around 1:45 a.m. on Depot Street near Possum Trot Lane, approximately two miles north of Riverside.
Senior Trooper Brandon Bailey reported that Franklin was driving a Nissan Maxima when the vehicle left the roadway, struck an embankment, and overturned.
Authorities confirmed that Franklin was not wearing a seat belt at the time and was ejected from the vehicle, resulting in fatal injuries.
A passenger in the vehicle, 31-year-old William C. Talton of Pell City, was transported to UAB Hospital in Birmingham for treatment.
Also injured in the crash were three children, ages 12, 10, and 4, who were transported to the hospital.
The extent of their injuries has not yet been disclosed.
The crash remains under investigation by Alabama State Troopers.
Further details will be released as they become available.
EAST AURORA, N.Y. — Emergency crews responded to the Aurora Theatre at 673 Main Street in the Village of East Aurora on Sunday following a ceiling collapse inside the historic building while students and chaperones were present.
Officials said construction activity inside the two-story brick structure led to a portion of the ceiling giving way during a scheduled event.
At the time of the incident, approximately 68 students and adult chaperones were inside the theater.
First responders confirmed there was no entrapment and the collapse was limited in scope.
Emergency Medical Services evaluated six pediatric patients for minor injuries at the scene. No serious injuries were reported.
Fire and safety officials secured the area and conducted a structural assessment to ensure the remainder of the building was safe.
Authorities said the incident remains under review, including the circumstances surrounding the construction work that preceded the collapse.
Further information will be released as the investigation continues.