Particle.news
Download on the App Store

One Tourist Dead, Another Seriously Hurt in Lanzarote Hotel Railing Collapse

The Civil Guard has opened an inquiry into the incident at Costa Teguise.

Overview

  • Emergency services responded around 1:30 a.m. and confirmed one death at the scene.
  • The second tourist sustained serious injuries after a fall of about six meters.
  • The injured person was transferred to Doctor José Molina Orosa hospital, according to the Canary Islands emergency coordination center.
  • Local press report both victims are British, with ages given as 56 for the deceased and 54 for the injured.
  • Authorities have not issued definitive findings on the cause as the investigation continues.