Child dies in hospital after becoming unwell at Glasgow indoor trampoline park

A child has died in hospital after “becoming unwell” at an indoor trampoline park in Glasgow.

Police said a child became ill at a premises in Southcroft Road, Rutherglen shortly before 11.00am on Sunday.

The child was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Children where they were pronounced dead.

Officers said the death is currently being treated as “unexplained” although there are not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Enquiries are ongoing after a child took unwell at a premises in Southcroft Road, Rutherglen shortly before 11.00am on Sunday, August 18, 2024.

“The child was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Children where they were pronounced dead.

“The child’s death is being treated as unexplained, although there are not thought be any suspicious circumstances, and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

“The Health and Safety Executive has also been notified.”

Flip Out Glasgow released a statement on Sunday on social media saying: “Flip Out Glasgow is closed today.

“We apologise for any inconvenience this has caused.

“If you have pre-booked to visit today, please email glasgow@flipout.co.uk with your booking details and we will refund your booking or move your booking to another day.

“Please keep an eye on our social media where we post updates on when we will be reopening.”