Eight students trapped in dorms at Union University, emergency workers at scene
from the Jackson Sun newspaper site
A storm system passing through Jackson has damaged several buildings at Union University and trapped some students in the university’s resident halls, according to a university spokesman.At least eight students are trapped in Hurt Complex and Watters Complex, which are residence halls at the school, said Tim Ellsworth, who is news director at the university.
Ellsworth said no serious injuries have been reported so far. He said untold damage has been done to cars parked on the campus and that emergency responders are working to free students from debris.
Ellsworth said classes at the university have been cancelled until further notice.
Elswhere in Jackson there are power lines down and the roof has been torn off of the bank at Channing Way and the U.S. 45 Bypass. Check back on jacksonsun.com for more information.
As a senior in high school, one of my favorite college visits was to Union University. Please be in prayer for that community in the days ahead as they sort things out. Also please pray for those in Memphis affected by the storms. I am very thankful that all my family is safe and I pray that there are no other injuries in the Memphis area.