HEARTBREAKING TRAGEDY
Child dies after falling unwell at popular family attraction near Glasgow
The youngster was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow but tragically they could not be saved
A CHILD has died after becoming unwell at a popular trampoline centre.
The tragic incident happened at Flip Out, near Glasgow, on Sunday morning.
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Emergency crews raced to the indoor facility after the alarm was raised around 11am.
The trampoline space and adventure park is a hugely popular destination for family days out and children's birthday parties.
The site, located in Rutherglen, has an arena that's over 63,000 square feet.
It includes a zone with 34 trampolines, an inflatable assault course and laser quest.
Kids can also enjoy E-karting, battle beams and interactive football.
Police confirmed on Sunday that the youngster was rushed to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.
But tragically the child could not be saved and they passed away.
Cops are treating their death as unexplained but there are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances.
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A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.
Flip Out was closed for the rest of the day after the tragic death.
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A post on social media read: "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."
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, 18 August 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."
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