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Bethan Sexton

Scots cyclist dies after falling ill on road in Perth

A Scots cyclist has tragically died moments after taking ill while out on a bike ride in Perth.

The 69-year-old man became unwell whilst out cycling on a road between Stanley and Kinclaven this afternoon.

Emergency services rushed to the scene at around 12.25pm.

However, he was pronounced dead a short time later.

The man's identity has not been released, but his loved ones have been made aware.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "We became aware of a 69-year-old man having taken unwell while cycling on the road between Stanley and Kinclaven in Perthshire after 12.25pm on Friday, 26 February.

"The Scottish Ambulance Service attended but the man was pronounced dead a short time later.

"His next of kin are aware and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course."

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