Calls for closure of T in the Park following tragic deaths of two teenagers

The bodies of a 17-year-old male from the west of Scotland and a 17-year-old female from the north of England were found in the campsite area of Strathallan Castle, Perthshire, in the early hours of Friday morning.

The discovery has lead to furious music fans demanding the closure of the popular Scottish festival as police refuse to rule out drugs as part of their investigation.

Read more: Police confirm death of man and woman at T in the Park

Mary Church said: "How many more deaths will it take it happens every year before the organisers look at what they can do?"

Elisha McGuigan said: "It only started yesterday and already two life's lost!!"

Lynne Clelland said: "This is ridiculous!!! Too many deaths at these events! Think it's time these events are stopped! Condolences to their families!"

Kelli Meikle said: "This needs to be shut for good. Shame for the descent kids going but Arches got closed for less and this was safer than a gig of this size."

Social media users have asked for festival organisers to took into their safety policies and age restrictions.

Lani Armstrong said: "Security should be clamping down on everybody you should have way more staff at this place!"

Elaine Duwar said: "This event needs more strict security and searching everyone before they enter is what's needed! Yes it might be time consuming but it could save lives!"

Another Facebook user called for a change in the law to deter music fans from breaking the law.

James McDowall said: "Offensive Behaviour at Outdoor Festivals Act anyone?"

Police have launched a major investigation into their deaths which are being treated separately.

A Police spokesperson said: "Police Scotland can confirm we are investigating reports of the death of a female and the separate death of a male at T in the Park."

"The deaths are unexplained at this time and work is ongoing to establish the exact circumstances surrounding both."

"We are unable to comment further at this stage."

The festival doors to the campsite opened yesterday ahead of the opening of the music arena today. 

More than 80,000 people are expected to attend the three-day event.

Last year a 36-year-old man was found dead in the toilets at the Strathallan Castle site in Auchterarder. 

Festival director Geoff Ellis said: "We are shocked and saddened by today's news and our thoughts are with the families and friends at this time. 

"We are offering our full support and assistance."

Liz Smith, Scottish Conservative MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife, said: "This is tragic news and I am sure I echo the sentiments of everyone when we send condolences to the families involved and, indeed, to the organisers of T in the Park who have worked hard this year to overcome last year's concerns about public safety.

"Clearly, an investigation now has to take place and I hope this will be undertaken as quickly as possible. It is essential that police establish exactly what happened and why."

T in the Park organisers released a statement warning revellers not to take drugs.

On the official Twitter page for the festival, the statement warned those attending to avoid drugs and not to "risk it".

It said: "Don't risk it - you don't know what's in drugs, where they came from, or how you'll react to them, steer clear. 

"Be vigilant - drugs are illegal and dangerous. If you spot anything suspicious report it to stewards or a police officer. 

"Don't delay - if you or your friends feel unwell, seek help immediately from any festival staff." 

Police Scotland have so far said the two deaths are being treated as "unexplained". 

But a police source said the deaths were "possibly" linked to drugs. He added: "We can't rule anything out or anything in." 

Police are also investigating an online video that appears to show a vicious brawl taking place at the campsite on Thursday evening.

The 10 second clip showing several young men punching each other in front of horrified revellers.