NORTON, Mass. (WWLP) - Police in Norton say a six-year-old girl died after falling through an icy pond on Friday. Person found dead inside vehicle at Heritage Park Plaza in East Longmeadow The Norton Police Department said she was reported missing Friday afternoon. Fire crews began searching near Barrowsville Pond and Wading River due to the proximity of the home to the water. A rescue command post was staged at the bridge that's across the street from the six-year-old's home. Divers were called in and found the six-year-old girl in the water. According to police, she had non-verbal autism. MAP: Power Street in Norton She was taken to Sturdy Memorial Hospital where she died. "Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victim," said Fire Chief Shawn Simmons. "Our hearts go out to the family," said Police Chief Brian M. Clark. "We offer our condolences for their loss." Local News Headlines Thrift store in Westfield holds grand opening this week Northampton awarded grants for substance use disorder Springfield organizations recognized for cultural grants Injured hawk rescued by Chicopee Police WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on WWLP.com.