Man dies after becoming unwell in major Scottish park during half-marathon

The incident took place while the man was taking part in a half-marathon

A man has died in Glasgow after reportedly becoming unwell running a half-marathon.

Police Scotland said the 24-year-old fell ill on Glasgow Green about 11.15am on Sunday.

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He was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary, but died a short time after arriving.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended following a report of a 24-year-old man having taken unwell at Glasgow Green around 11.15am on Sunday February 2.

“The man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later. There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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