A UNIVERSITY student died after falling from a wall hidden behind a drop – prompting education chiefs to promise action to avoid future tragedies.
Campbell Hunter, who was named locally, lost his life earlier this month following the incident on the grounds of Strathclyde University.
The 18-year-old, from Peebles, fell on Rottenrow on December 9 and passed away a short time later in hospital.
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Tributes have since poured in for Campbell and friends have taken to social media to complain to university bosses about the dangers of the campus.
Now, education bosses have promised to modify the wall as they paid tribute to the teenager.
A University of Strathclyde spokesman said: "The university community is deeply saddened by the death of one our students. Campbell was well-known and liked, and his tutors describe him as a brilliant, engaged, and enthusiastic student.
"He had already made an excellent start to his studies, and will be missed enormously.
“Since the tragedy, our student support services have been in touch with Campbell’s family and friends, and support remains available to anyone who has been affected.
“The area has been assessed and work will begin shortly to modify the wall to prevent anyone from sitting on it.”
As previously reported by us, students at the university spoke of their shock and horror at Campbell's death.
One said at the time: "I'm so shocked to hear about this.
"The area is normally very safe and full of students, so I have no idea how or why this could have happened."
Chief inspector Craig Walker said at the time: “Around 1.50am on Wednesday, December 9, emergency services were called to a report of a man found injured in Rottenrow, Glasgow.
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"An 18-year-old man was taken to Glasgow Royal Infirmary for treatment where he died a short time later.
"His death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries are ongoing. A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal.”
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