A runner who collapsed at the Brooklyn Half Marathon died Saturday morning, according to police and fire department officials. Six others were injured, according to the fire department. Three of those injuries were serious but not life threatening.
One runner collapsed at the Brooklyn Half Marathon finish line, and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.One runner collapsed at the Brooklyn Half Marathon finish line, and was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.A runner who collapsed at the finish line after completing the Brooklyn Half Marathon died Saturday morning, according to police and fire department officials.
Sixteen people were taken to the hospital, according to a final count from the fire department. Five people were reported to have serious injuries. The half marathon, presented by New York Road Runners, covers more than 13 miles. Today’s race came on the first hot day of the season in New York City. A heat advisory is in effect from noon until 8 p.m. on Saturday, with heat index values of 95 to 100 degrees Fahrenheit expected.
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