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Person dies suddenly inside Pure Gym as members & staff try to save them

The gym has now reopened
An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows PureGym in Weston-Super-Mare

A PERSON has died after suffering a medical incident at a PureGym.

Staff and gym goers desperately tried to help the person before the emergency service crews arrived in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.

PureGym in Weston-Super-Mare.
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A person died at Pure Gym in Weston-Super-MareCredit: Google Maps

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."

The Sun has approached South Western Ambulance Service for comment.

PureGym in Weston-Super-Mare.
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Staff and other members of the public tried to save the person at the time of the incientCredit: Google Maps