A PERSON died after collapsing at a Premier Inn hotel on Saturday evening.

Cops and ambulance crews raced to reports of a medical incident at the Premier Inn in Ashford, Kent.

Guarded officers were also seen closing off access to the main entrance of the hotel from 7:30pm.

A diner at a nearby restaurant told : “There are two police cars outside, down from three.

"There are two ambulances too.

“There are about four police officers huddled outside the main entrance who appear to be guarding the main entrance.”

A critical care response unit was also spotted.

Police confirmed their attendance to the person shortly after 7:30pm, where they assisted ambulance crews.

An ambulance spokesperson has now confirmed the person who had collapsed at the hotel on Maidstone Road "sadly died at the scene."