Woman dies while swimming at popular UK lido as cops and coastguard flood scene

A WOMAN has tragically died after suffering a “serious medical incident” at a popular lido. Horrified swimmers watched on as lifeguards desperately rushed into the water during the horror at Tineside Lido in Plymouth, Devon, yesterday. A woman tragically died after suffering a ‘serious medical incident’ at a popular lido Credit: BPM Emergency crews were scrambled to Tinside Lido yesterday afternoon Credit: BPM Emergency crews, including cops, ambulance and coastguard teams, swooped on Plymouth Hoe at around 12.50pm. Despite the best efforts of paramedics, the woman was sadly declared dead at the scene. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank you! The popular pool was then cordoned off as investigations into the tragedy began. It remained closed for the rest of the day, according to an announcement by managing firm Plymouth Active Leisure. A statement on social media read: “Tinside Lido will remain closed for the rest of today following a serious medical incident this afternoon. “We thank everyone for their understanding.” Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We were called at 1.05pm following a report of a concern for welfare for a woman at Tinside Lido, Plymouth. “Emergency services attended the scene. Most read in The Sun “She was treated by paramedics but sadly the woman was pronounced deceased at the scene. “Her death is not being treated as suspicious, and a file will be prepared for the coroner.” More to follow… For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online Thesun.co.uk is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/thesun and follow us on TikTok @TheSun.