Georgia high school student dies during flag football practice

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A high school student in Sandy Springs, Georgia, died on Wednesday during a flag football practice.

Sandy Springs police declined to provide details to Fox News Digital, but said they "are working with the family and the school."

The student suffered a "medical emergency" during the practice, CBS 46 in Atlanta reported.

Students who witnessed the tragedy described it as "horrible," according to the outlet.

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FILE- A student-athlete in Sandy Springs, Georgia, died during a flag football practice after school. (iStock)

The incident reportedly happened at The Weber School.

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Parents and students gathered outside the school shortly after the incident hugging each other in a somber moment.

The student's age and identity has not yet been released.

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Fox News Digital has reached out to The Weber School for more information.