A fatal nitrogen leak resulted in a cryotherapy death during a session at a gym in Paris. One woman died and another was declared brain dead, prompting a criminal investigation. The fatal incident renewed concerns over the safety of the popular cold therapy.
The incident occurred on the evening of April 14 at the On Air gym on Voltaire Boulevard.
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Tragic Cryotherapy Incident
According to French investigators, a nitrogen leak in the cryotherapy chamber poisoned both a gym employee in her late 20s and a female client in her 30s.
The employee died on the scene, and the client was rushed to Lariboisière Hospital, where she was later declared brain dead on April 17.
Ongoing Investigation
The Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed an investigation into the cause of death had been launched, stating:
“An autopsy and toxicological analyses have been ordered to determine the precise cause of death, which is believed to have occurred during a cryotherapy session.”
