Boy, 10, dies after becoming unwell at trampoline park

A child has died after becoming unwell at a trampoline park in South Lanarkshire.

Police Scotland confirmed the alarm was raised at Flip Out on Southcroft Road, Rutherglen, before 11:00.

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

The death is being treated as unexplained but officers said there were not thought to be any suspicious circumstances.

A force spokesperson said: “Inquiries are ongoing after a child took unwell at a premises in Southcroft Road, Rutherglen, shortly before 11:00 on Sunday, 18 August 2024.

“The child’s death is being treated as unexplained, although there are not thought to 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 posted a statement on social media which confirmed the facility was currently closed.

The venue is a 63,000 sq ft (5283 sq m) indoor play centre which has more than 34 trampolines.

Its facilities also include go karting, a soft play area and a donut slide.