A gym in Dartford has been evacuated and forced to close due to a technical fault. 

David Lloyd gym, in Darenth Road, is currently without power following an issue with the electrical substation. 

In a statement from the gym it has notified members that the club is now closed until further notice. 

It has confirmed that UK Power Networks engineers are on their way to investigate the issue. 

It asks anyone to refrain from emailing the club as all communication lines are currently down.

Footage from the scene shows gym-goers standing outside the Dartford club after being evacuated. 

It also shows queues of cars waiting to leave the gym following the closure. 

It is unknown when the Dartford gym will reopen. 

The full statement from David Lloyd reads: “Dear Members, Due to a technical fault at the electrical sub station, we are currently without power and are now closed until further notice. 

“UK Power Networks have been notified and engineers are on their way to investigate the issue. We will update you accordingly. 

“We would request that you refrain from emailing the club at this time, as our team members do not have access, as all communication lines are down. 

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“We will continue to update our social media streams, push notifications and will send you further email updates once we are able to open. 

“During this time, you will be able to use our neighbouring clubs - Sidcup and Kings Hill and they are aware of our on going situation. 

“All members that have missed swimming and tennis lessons will be contacted in due course over the next 24-48 hours. 

“All missed group exercise classes, will have penalties removed. 

“We thank you for your patience during this time.”