A TEENAGE girl is among three people in hospital after taking unwell at a dance music event in Glasgow.
The revellers were rushed to hospital during Coloursfest 2018 at Braehead Arena.
The 18-year-old was taken to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where her condition was described as 'critical' but has since been improved.
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A 31-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital in Paisley where her condition is described as 'stable' and a 19-year-old man was also taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital and is in a 'stable' condition.
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Police are now investigating whether the incidents are drug related.
A spokeswoman for Police Scotland said: "An investigation into how they became unwell is ongoing.
"The incidents are not thought to be linked."
Coloursfest is Scotland's longest running dance music event and attracts thousands of fans every year.
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The event kicked off at 5pm on Saturday August 4 and wrapped up around 4am on Sunday morning.
Performers this year included Showtek, Ben Nicky, Brennan Heart, Bryan Kearney.
Scott Martin general manager of Braehead Leisure said: “We’re aware that three people were taken to hospital from the Coloursfest event and we hope they make a full recovery.
“The event promoter, Colours, provided trained staff in a medical facility at the venue and all three people involved received treatment before being taken to hospital.”
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