Emergency crews were called to the Capability Green club in the town at 8pm on Thursday evening, with David Lloyd Leisure later confirming the girl had tragically died.
A four-year-old girl has died after being injured at a David Lloyd Health and Leisure Club in Luton, the society has confirmed.
Emergency crews were called to the Capability Green club in the city at 8pm on Thursday evening.
The incident happened in the venue’s club room, the fitness giant said, with an investigation underway into the child’s death.
The girl has not been named, but police confirmed to the Mirror that she was four years old.
In a statement, David Lloyd Leisure said: “It is with deep regret that a young child was injured in an incident outside the clubroom at our Luton club on Thursday and died over late in the hospital.
“Our thoughts and deepest condolences go out to the family at this time.
The club is closed and we are working closely with the relevant authorities as they investigate.
It is understood the police, Health and Safety Executive (HSE) and Luton Borough Council are investigating the girl’s death.
In a statement, Bedfordshire Police said: “Police were called just after 7.55pm on Thursday (May 12) to a welfare issue involving a child at David Lloyd Leisure in Luton.
“Emergency services responded and the child was taken to hospital, but she died a short time later.
“The incident is currently being investigated in conjunction with Luton Council’s health and safety team.”
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