Text auto-correct mistake shuts down two schools

An auto-corrected text message has led to two US schools temporarily closing.

Text auto-correct mistake shuts down two schools

An auto-corrected text message has led to two US schools temporarily closing.

West Hall middle and high schools in Georgia were on lockdown after an SMS was sent saying: "gunman be at west hall today", but the phone had changed the text from "gunna" to "gunman".

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