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Daily Mail
2 days ago
- General
- Daily Mail
Woman dies after medical episode at Total Fitness gym after paramedics pull her from swimming pool
A woman has died after suffering a 'medical episode' at a gym in Preston. Police and paramedics rushed to Total Fitness on West Strand at around 5.30pm on Monday, June 2, following reports of a 'sudden death'. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had 'been pulled from the swimming pool' following a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of staff emergency services, she sadly died at the scene. The gym was closed last night for investigation works to be carried out. Police said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious and a file will be passed to the coroner. A police spokesperson said: 'We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. 'A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. 'Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course.'
The Sun
3 days ago
- General
- The Sun
Woman dies after ‘medical episode' at gym as she is ‘pulled from swimming pool'
A WOMAN has died after a "medical episode" at the gym as paramedics "pulled her from the swimming pool". Emergency services were called to Total Fitness, in Preston, at around 5.30pm on Monday. Lancashire Constabulary said the woman, believed to be in her 60s, had "been pulled from the swimming pool" after a suspected medical episode. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, she tragically died at the scene. The gym was closed last night while investigations continue. Cops said the woman's death is not being treated as suspicious. A force spokesperson told LancsLive: "We were called by the ambulance service at shortly after 5.30pm yesterday (Monday, June 2nd) following a sudden death at Total Fitness, West Strand, Preston. "A woman, believed to be in her 60s, had been pulled from the swimming pool following a suspected medical episode. "Despite the best efforts of staff and medical teams the woman sadly died at the scene. "Our thoughts are with her loved ones at this time. The death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be passed to HM Coroner in due course." North West Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment. 1 is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.
Yahoo
24-05-2025
- Yahoo
Police investigate after teen's death at funfair
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who suffered a "medical episode" at Barry Island Pleasure Park. South Wales Police said officers were trying to "ascertain the full circumstances" of the boy's death. The force was called to the park in the Vale of Glamorgan on Friday at about 17:00 BST. It said: "Anyone who was in Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident that may have information that could assist our investigation is asked to contact us."
BBC News
24-05-2025
- BBC News
Barry Island: Police investigate boy's death at pleasure park
Police are investigating the death of a 16-year-old boy who suffered a "medical episode" at Barry Island Pleasure Wales Police said officers were trying to "ascertain the full circumstances" of the boy's force was called to the park in the Vale of Glamorgan on Friday at about 17:00 said: "Anyone who was in Barry Island Pleasure Park around the time of the incident that may have information that could assist our investigation is asked to contact us."
BBC News
17-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Birmingham boy, 8, calls 999 after mum collapses at home
An eight-year-old boy has been praised by police for calling 999 when he found his mother Midlands Police said Ayaan woke up in the early hours of 30 November and discovered his mum, Mahabuba, unconscious on the floor of their house in Soho, alone, he called the force, and handler Rebecca Kelly quickly sent an ambulance after ascertaining it was a medical was given a certificate and some chocolates by police for his bravery, and had a tour of the contact centre where his emergency call was received. Mahabuba received urgent treatment and has since recovered, police was commended at a ceremony hosted by Chief Constable Craig also had the chance to see police vehicles and was excited to meet officers from the force's firearms unit."Ayaan was fully deserving of his award, especially as he's so young," said Keri Drew, contact handling supervisor. "He found himself in a situation that would scare and worry a lot of us as adults but he stayed calm and knew exactly what to do. "I've got to commend my colleague Rebecca as well for how she handled the call. She made sure that Ayaan was OK and reassured him throughout that help was quickly on its way." Follow BBC Birmingham on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
