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 on Tuesday night while investigations continue.