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Two teens rushed to Glasgow hospital after becoming unwell at TRNSMT

Two teens rushed to Glasgow hospital after becoming unwell at TRNSMT

Glasgow Times2 days ago
The boys, aged 16 and 17, were rushed to the hospital yesterday after concerns were raised for their welfare, reports the Scottish Sun.
One was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, while another was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary.
It comes as warnings are in place due to the extreme heat, making this year's festival one of the hottest ever.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson told the newspaper: 'A 16-year-old male youth was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and a 17-year-old male youth was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary after becoming unwell at a festival in Glasgow.
'Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.'
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