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Holly Lennon

Glasgow Orange marches: Man dies after taking unwell on Tradeston Street

A man has died after taking unwell in the Tradeston area.

Emergency services attended the scene on Tradeston Street around 11am this morning (September 18) but the 68-year-old man was pronounced dead a short time later.

The death is not being treated as suspicious.

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Police completely shut down Kingston Street to traffic as the tragic events unfolded. The closure was then extended to Paisley Road which was closed to traffic at Seaward Street.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 11am this morning, a 68-year-old man became unwell while on Tradeston Street, Glasgow. An ambulance attended however sadly the man was pronounced dead a short time later.

"The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal"

Correction: We previously reported that the man died after taking unwell in George Square. Police Scotland have since confirmed that this original information provided by them was incorrect and have issued a new statement above.

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