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- 27 Jun 14
Second death reported at Glastonbury Festival
A 26-year-old man has died after reportedly taking ketamine at this year's Glastonbury festival, according to a statement issued by police.
The unnamed man, believed to be from the south west of England, had been taken to hospital in Bristol yesterday where his condition was described as "life threatening".
A tweet from Glastonbury police confirmed the death earlier today.
"Unfortunately the man taken ill after a suspected reaction to ketamine has died this morning. His family are aware and being supported."
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This marks the second death at Glastonbury 2014 following the passing of a 67-year-old woman on the opening night of the festival. Her death is not being treated as suspicious.