VAN METER, Iowa —

A construction worker died Tuesday after being injured while working on the campus of the Van Meter school district.

Dallas County first responders and a medical helicopter were seen at a softball field near the elementary school shortly after 1 p.m.

Van Meter Police Chief Michael Brown confirmed the worker's death around 2:30 p.m.

"We do not have additional information to share at this time, but will keep the community informed as more details become available," Brown said in a release. "In the meantime, we ask our community to join us in keeping the individual’s family and friends in our thoughts.”

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