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Death of teenager, 17, treated as 'unexplained'

Emergency services were called to Whitelaw Road in Dunfermline on Sunday afternoon.

Death of teenager, 17, in Dunfermline treated as ‘unexplained’ — Fife: The incident is being treated as unexplained by detectives. Google Maps

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The death of a teenage boy in Fife is being treated as unexplained.

Emergency services were called to Whitelaw Road in Dunfermline following reports of the death of a 17-year-old at around 12.25pm on Sunday.

The incident is being treated as unexplained by detectives.

An investigation is ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.25pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025, emergency services attended at Whitelaw Road, Dunfermline following the death of a 17-year-old boy.

“His death is being treated as unexplained.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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