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A southern Illinois high school student dies in a car accident as the academic year ends

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The academic year is coming to a tragic close in Eldorado.

The high school reports one of its students -- Thomas Long -- has died in a car accident.

Staff from the Egyptian Health Department, Eldorado Stress and Trauma Treatment Center, the school district and local clergy were in the high school building Friday for family, friends and school personnel who need(ed) additional support.

The school year ended Friday in Eldorado but the district says it will have counselors and other services available this summer.

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