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updated 11:17 a.m. ET Dec. 4, 2008

NEW YORK - Authorities said on Thursday a high school freshman in New York City has been struck and killed by a school bus.

A 14-year-old girl was struck while walking to Francis Lewis High School in the Queens section of New York City. She was pronounced dead at a hospital, New York City Department of Education spokeswoman Margie Feinberg said.

The school called in a crisis team to counsel students and staff.

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It was believed about four passengers were on the bus, possibly special education students. It's not clear where the bus was headed when the accident occurred.

"It's such a tragedy. Our hearts go out to the family," said Feinberg.