A medical student has died after suffering a ‘traumatic’ head injury while working out at a university gym.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Mohammed Farraj was using the facilities at the University of East Anglia’s Sportspark, in Norwich on October 16 when tragedy struck.
Despite emergency crews rushing to the location to try and help the 21-year-old, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Norfolk Police have reported that Mohammed, from Stoke-on-Trent, was using the gym equipment when he sustained the fatal head injury.
The gym and surrounding area have been closed off while police alongside the Health and Safety Executive investigate.
A statement sent by Kris Bowles, dean of Norwich Medical School said: ‘It is with great sadness that I have to share the heartbreaking news with you that Mohammed Farraj, one of our second-year medical students, passed away yesterday following an incident at UEA Sportspark.
‘My heart goes out to his family. I just cannot imagine what they are going through at present.
