A Belleville High School student died Wednesday afternoon after being hit by a train.
A letter sent to parents of students at the school revealed that the incident involved one of their own.
"It is with deep sadness that I write this letter to let you know that one of our students tragically died in the train accident today," the letter read.
"As the school community processes the tragic news and copes with grief, we will have counselors and social workers available to all of our students and staff."
The accident occurred in the area of Sumpter Road and South Road in Van Buren Township.
Police have not released additional details.
The full letter sent to parents is below:
Good evening,
It is with deep sadness that I write this letter to let you know that one of our students tragically died in the train accident today. Our thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends of our student. As the school community processes the tragic news and copes with grief, we will have counselors and social workers available to all of our students and staff.
A student death is a difficult and challenging situation that can generate a high level of anxiety and distress in some students. If you feel that your child is having difficulty, we encourage you to discuss their thoughts and feelings to help them work through their grief or concerns. Please also consider monitoring and discussing your child's communications (social media, phone, e-mail, text messaging) to further assess their potential needs.
This is a difficult time for everyone, but I know our students and staff will be able to lean on each other as they remember their classmate.
