Man, 29, dies after collapsing during Great North Run half-marathon

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A JOGGER has died having taken part in this year’s Great North Run.

The 29-year-old man died in hospital having collapsed on the course.

GettyThe runner collapsed on the Great North Run course and later died in hospital[/caption]

The race was halted while the emergency services helped the man, towards the end of the 13.1 mile route.

The Great Run Company confirmed that the man’s next of kin have been informed.

The Great North Run is thought to be the world’s largest half marathon.

It takes place every year in North East England in September.

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