JOHANNESBURG, South Africa (WHDH) — Former Paralympian Oscar Pistrious was taken to the hospital from prison Thursday.

Pistorious was taken to this hospital Thursday morning in his native South Africa. He is currently serving a 6-year prison sentence for murdering his girlfriend at their home back in 2013.

Officials would not comment on the exact cause of his condition.

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