Man dies after medical emergency at popular Colchester gym

Man dies after medical emergency at NRG Gym in Colchester <i>(Image: NQ)</i>
Man dies after medical emergency at NRG Gym in Colchester (Image: NQ)
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A man has died following a medical emergency at a Colchester gym.

Emergency services were called to NRG Gym in Grange Way at about 4.20pm on Sunday, November 1.

A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said they sent two ambulances, two rapid response vehicles and a critical care vehicle were sent to the scene.

Despite the best efforts of the paramedics a man was prounced dead at the scene, the spokesman confirmed.

Following the incident the gym was temporarily closed, but has since reopened.

NRG Gym was approached for a comment.

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