PEMBROKE, N.H. — Students at a school in Pembroke, New Hampshire, were dismissed early on Tuesday after a staff member was struck by a car during morning drop-off, officials said.
Officers responding to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian outside the Pembroke Hill Elementary School found an adult who had been struck by a vehicle, according to the Pembroke Police Department.
No students were injured, but the incident prompted an early dismissal, the Pembroke School Board announced.
“Due to an unexpected car accident during drop off this morning, involving a staff member, Hill School has a need for early dismissal,” the board wrote in a Facebook post. “All students are safe, and those who have been impacted were contacted.”
There was no immediate word on the severity of the injuries suffered by the staff member, and it wasn’t clear if the driver involved was facing charges.
The crash is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.
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