Swansea Half Marathon runner dies during race

Event organisers confirmed a participant in the half marathon had died (file photo)

A runner has died during the Swansea Half Marathon.

Event organisers said they were working closely with all emergency services looking into the circumstances of the incident, which happened on Sunday.

In a statement, an event spokesman said: "Our deepest condolences go to their family and friends at this time."

The route started outside Brangwyn Hall and ran alongside Swansea Bay. About 10,000 people were expected to take part in the event.