Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend

Tragedy struck as Scotland's T in the Park festival launched on Friday after one reveller collapsed and died.

The 24 year old was making his way back from the concert area to a campsite when he collapsed and was unable to be resuscitated by emergency services. He was pronounced dead at the scene at midnight.

Authorities will begin a report into his death and have stated there were no suspicious circumstances. By the end of the first day, police had also made 26 arrests for drug-related crimes.

More than 85,000 music fans flocked to the first day of the festival, which featured performances from headliners Muse, Black Eyed Peas and Faithless. Other acts set to perform at the event include Eminem, The Prodigy and Vampire Weekend.