Carthage student out of surgery, recovering after being injured during explosion at Technical Center

(From the Carthage R-9 School District)

This is the statement from Blake’s family.

Blake is out of surgery and in recovery and doing well. The surgeon was very positive about the outcome.

Blake has sustained an injury to the lower portion of his face which will require some reconstruction. Full recovery is expected. 

The surgeons will monitor his recovery and make future plans accordingly. The family appreciates your prayers for Blake, his family, his teachers and students.

Original News Release- Friday, September 13

This morning, Carthage Emergency Teams were called to the Carthage High School/Carthage South Tech Campus responding to an accident involving a Carthage student. As there is always social media chatter about things, I want to take a moment to address the issue.

CHS and CTC want to acknowledge that there was an accident; we thank emergency responders and school staff for their quick actions; and we wish to respect the privacy of the student and his family as they are being cared for.

We, of course, appreciate all prayers and well-wishes.

God bless.

Matt Huntley

Principal

Carthage High School