WINDSOR, CT. (WWLP) – A 15-year-old high school football player from Windsor, Connecticut died after losing consciousness at practice.

The mayor of Windsor said that the teenager collapsed while doing drills at a light practice.

He was given first aid by staff and taken to Connecticut Children’s Hospital, where he later died.

Windsor High School said they will be offering a crisis team during school on Wednesday.

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