A construction worker died after they suffered an injury on the Van Meter School District campus.

The injury took place on Tuesday, Oct. 7, with emergency crews arriving just before 1 p.m. At the scene were Van Meter Police and Fire departments, Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, Dallas County EMS, DeSoto Fire Department and Mercy One.

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

The school district did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It's not clear what construction was happening or where.

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