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British Tourist Dies in 20-Foot Fall at Lanzarote Hotel as Railing Reportedly Fails

Spain's Civil Guard has opened an inquiry into a suspected railing collapse focusing on possible maintenance lapses.

Overview

  • Two British men, aged 56 and 54, fell from an elevated area of a Costa Teguise hotel at about 1.30am Saturday.
  • Paramedics confirmed the 56-year-old dead at the scene, while the 54-year-old was admitted to intensive care at Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital.
  • Local reports say a balcony or protective railing failed, causing a drop of roughly 20 feet.
  • The Spanish Civil Guard has launched an investigation into the cause, including whether maintenance or security negligence contributed.
  • The hotel and the victims have not been named, and the UK Foreign Office says it is supporting both families.