Person dies suddenly inside Pure Gym as members & staff try to save them
A PERSON has died after suffering a medical incident at a PureGym in Weston-super-Mare.
Staff and gym goers desperately tried to help the person before the emergency service crews arrived.
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Despite their best efforts, paramedics were unable to save the person, and they were pronounced dead at the scene.
The facility was closed on the day of the incident, Wednesday, May 14, and has since reopened.
A PureGym spokesperson said: "We can confirm that very sadly a member died at PureGym Weston-Super-Mare yesterday morning.
"Our gym team and other members promptly assisted the individual, using our emergency red help point to call for further assistance."
"Paramedics arrived swiftly, but despite their best efforts the member sadly passed away.
"We extend our sincere condolences to their family and friends."
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