A MAN has died on the streets of Glasgow during an Orange Order march.
The 68-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene after police arrived.
It is understood that they were called to Kingston Street, but then attended Tradeston Street in the city’s southside when the man was moved.
An ambulance also attended the scene but was unable to revive the man.
It is not known if the man was taking part in the walk or happened to be in the area, but an Orange march was reportedly passing through at the time.
Police confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious.
A spokesperson for the force said a report of the incident would be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
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The 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 PF.”
Glasgow City Council's traffic management team (TRAFFCOM) released a statement on the road closures brought in to allow emergency services to deal with the incident.
The statement says: "Kingston Street is currently closed to all traffic at its junction with West Street due to an ongoing police incident. Road users should consider alternate routes if possible."
An update added: "Due to the lack of a suitable diversion route police have decided to extend the closure below so that Paisley Road (A8) is now completely closed to all eastbound traffic at Seaward Street."
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