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European Qualifiers: Football fan dies following fall from stairwell at Celtic Park

Celtic Park, Glasgow, where the football fan died following Friday's European qualifier between Scotland and the Republic of Ireland
Image: Celtic Park, Glasgow, where the football fan died following Friday's European qualifier between Scotland and the Republic of Ireland

A football fan has died after falling down a stairwell following Scotland’s European Qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on Friday.

Nathan McSeveney, 20, was rushed to Glasgow Royal Infirmary following the accident at Glasgow's Celtic Park but later died.

The incident happened at exit 33 of the stadium and a police spokesman said: "Relatives have been informed and the Health and Safety Executive have been made aware.

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"There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be prepared for the procurator fiscal."

A statement on Celtic's official website reads: "Everyone at Celtic Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the death of a young supporter following last night's match between Scotland and the Republic of Ireland.

"This was a terrible, tragic incident and our sincere thoughts and prayers are with the young man's family at this time."

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