Glasgow hospital deaths to be investigated, prosecutors confirm

Prosecutors say seven deaths at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital are under investigation after a public inquiry heard evidence of serious infections; the Crown Office has pledged to keep families informed.

Prosecutors have confirmed that seven patient deaths at Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital are under investigation after a public inquiry heard evidence of serious infections. The cases follow reports that cancer patients, including children, were affected by infections linked to the hospital's water and ventilation systems. Officials said families would be kept informed as investigations proceed. What is known: - The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) said seven deaths are being examined. - The COPFS named individuals under review, including 23-year-old Molly Cuddihy and former civil servant Andrew Slorance. - The inquiry reported serious infections among child cancer patients and linked some infections to the hospital's water and ventilation systems. - The health board offered a "sincere and unreserved apology" and claims that political pressure to open the new campus early were raised in the inquiry and denied by government figures. Summary: The COPFS investigation follows an inquiry that reported infections associated with the hospital's water and ventilation systems and identified affected patients. Undetermined at this time.