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Man dies after collapsing at London Marathon finish

A 42-year-old man has died after collapsing at the finish line. Credit: PA

A 42-year-old man has died after collapsing at the finish of the London Marathon, organisers have confirmed.

The man, who has not yet been identified, received medical attention immediately after the race but was later pronounced dead at hospital.

It is the first death in the event since 2012 when 30-year-old Claire Squires died after suffering from cardiac failure.

An estimated 36,000 people took part in the 34th London Marathon yesterday.

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