A 17-year-old boy has died after collapsing on the railway bridge on Old School Lane in Hereford.
Emergency services were called at 4.15am following reports of a male collapsing on Old School Lane.
A spokesperson for West Mercia Police told Sunshine Radio: "The 17 year old sadly died in hospital, his family have been informed."
"A scene guard remains in place on Old School Lane while officers investigate.
"His death is currently being treated as unexplained."
More to follow.
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