FRANKLIN, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Macon County Sheriff’s Office reports an airplane accident occurred next to Iotla Valley Elementary School on Thursday.

Deputies said the accident was on the neighboring property and that all students and staff are safe.

FOX Carolina has reached out to Iotla Valley Elementary School for a statement.

Details are limited at this time.

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