Glasgow hospital launches inquiry after wrong body cremated

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said the incident was the result of human error and has apologised to the two families affected by the mistake. Photograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

An investigation has been launched by a Glasgow hospital after an error led to the wrong body being cremated.

The mistaken release of the body by the hospital to the undertakers was only discovered after the funeral service and the cremation had taken place.