Overview
- Darren Silcox, 56, died after a reported 20-foot fall in Costa Teguise on October 25 when a stairwell bannister collapsed, the inquest opening heard.
- The fall occurred in the early hours, with Silcox pronounced dead at 3:30am after medics arrived at the scene.
- A 54-year-old British man who fell with him suffered severe injuries and was taken to intensive care at Doctor Jose Molina Orosa Hospital.
- Spain's Civil Guard is investigating potential maintenance or safety failures, with inquiries continuing.
- The Gwent coroner opened proceedings that cited the Galeon Playa Apartments and recorded preliminary causes including traumatic brain injury.