Fatal Nitrogen Leak at Paris Cryotherapy Facility Under Investigation

An employee has died and a client remains in critical condition following a nitrogen leak during a cryotherapy session, prompting an official probe into safety protocols.

The incident occurred Monday evening at a wellness center in Paris's 11th district, where a nitrogen leak caused fatal poisoning during a cryotherapy session.
An employee in her late 20s was pronounced dead at the scene, while a client in her 30s remains hospitalized in critical condition.
The Paris public prosecutor's office has launched an investigation to determine the cause of the leak and assess safety measures at the facility.
Emergency services evacuated the crowded center, which had approximately 150 people present, and treated three individuals who provided first aid to the victims.
Cryotherapy, popular for its purported health benefits, faces renewed scrutiny over its safety and lack of rigorous medical validation following this tragedy.