Man in his 20s dies at university gym after suffering ‘medical incident’ while using sports equipment --[Reported by Umva mag]

A MAN in his 20s has died after suffering a ‘medical incident’ at a university gym.

Emergency services scrambled to the University of East Anglia Sportspark shortly after 7pm last night following calls involving a man who had been using gym equipment.

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Norfolk Police said the man, in his 20s, was treated by paramedics but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed, the force confirmed.

The area was evacuated while emergency services provided medical treatment.

A police cordon is in place and the gym will remain closed while enquiries are carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained.

Pictures show a large number of emergency service vehicles at the scene including a forensics van.

A Norfolk Police spokesperson said: “Emergency services were called to the Sportspark gym shortly after 7pm following reports of a medical incident involving a man who had been using gym equipment.

“A man, aged in his 20s, was treated by paramedics but was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. His family have been informed.

“The area was evacuated while emergency services provided medical treatment.

“A police cordon is in place and the gym will remain closed while enquiries are carried out to establish the circumstances surrounding the death, which is being treated as unexplained.”

In a statement, the UEA Sportspark said: “We are aware of an incident at the Sportspark this evening during which someone received emergency treatment but sadly died.

“We are providing support to staff and Sportspark is currently closed, and will remain closed tomorrow.”

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