Tag: accident
Spain’s Guardia Civil releases video warning about dangers of taking selfies
THE Guardia Civil has released a video warning about the dangers of taking a selfie and how to make sure you don’t die in the process.
British expat tragically loses her life in house explosion in Spain’s Malaga, but 88-year-old husband miraculously survives
A BRITISH expat has lost her life after a gas leak caused an explosion in her home in Malaga province.
Two dead as car plummets from overpass into path of oncoming train in northern Spain
TWO people have been killed in the La Hiniesta region of Spain after an SUV fell from an overpass into the...
Woman pensioner and 3 workmen hurt as scaffolding collapses in Costa del Sol’s Malaga
A WOMAN aged 74 and three workmen were injured when scaffolding crashed to the ground in a Malaga street.
Skier from Spain’s Mallorca dies after getting trapped by avalanche in Catalunya
A SKIER has died after being trapped by an avalanche in Catalunya.
Driver crashes trying to dodge horse and cart in Spain’s Mallorca
A MAN has crashed his car in Mallorca trying to avoid a horse and cart.
BREAKING: Lorry overturns in freak accident on Spain’s Costa del Sol
A LORRY has overturned in a dramatic accident on the Costa del Sol.
Woman hospitalised after smashing through railing and plunging six metres in car at ‘accident blackspot’ on Spain’s Costa...
“I have been living on this street for four years and I have seen many accidents”
Teenage British exchange student falls to death from bedroom window in Spain’s Andalucia
It was reported that those who witnessed the shocking fall were ‘very affected’ by what happened
REVEALED: How the EU helped ensure Spain’s ‘TERRIBLE’ drivers are no longer Europe’s worst
Regina Lankenau zooms in on how the EU helped ensure Spain’s ‘terrible drivers’ are no longer Europe’s worst
Elderly British hiker dies in cliff fall after getting separated from group in southern Spain
An investigation is now underway and the results of a post-mortem are expected today
Costa del Sol gas explosion hospitalises one
Doors, windows and furniture were all damaged at the property
Death of British teen in Spain who was third to die at same apartment block ‘could have been prevented’
An inquest in Pontypridd found that Channon may have been ‘intoxicated and fatigued’ after he returned from a night out and fell seven floors
Hospitalised British cyclist Chris Froome could be awarded 2011 Vuelta a Espana title after Spanish champion caught doping
It comes after Froome recently underwent an eight-hour surgery following a horror crash that leaves him out of this year’s Tour de France
Mum on holiday in Spain kills only son by accidentally running him over in car park
After another couple’s car broke down and was being towed, the mum offered to move her vehicle, an SUV
British toddler badly hurt in cliff fall after ‘slipping from mother’s arms’ at Mallorca beach
The 19-month-old was being carried to a beach on the Spanish island's northwest coast when the freak accident occurred
Exploding rum cocktail leaves three expats in Spain hospitalised with third degree burns in bizarre drinking session
A Policia Nacional spokesperson told the Olive Press they are now ‘trying to find out more details’ about the contents of the drink
Costa del Sol locals call for safety changes on motorway after lorry horror smash sees driver rushed to hospital
The incident caused 11 kilometres of traffic to back up on the A-7, before traffic authorities removed the truck and reopened the left-hand lane
PICTURED: British dad who died off Gibraltar coast in horror surfing accident was celebrity lawyer for David Walliams and...
He also appeared on BBC show Inside Out as a legal expert, and represented other bands including The Blockheads and The Clash
WATCH: Malaga bus smashes through cars, trees and bikes after driver suffers heart attack
Passenger alerted emergency services after the driver suffered a ‘fading’
‘SHE’S A FIGHTER’: Family of Irish teen appeal for help after Costa del Sol balcony fall shatters her spine...
Originally from Warrenpoint in County Down, Niamh is an A-level student at Benalmadena International College
WATCH: Spain horror crash sees cyclist skewered through groin by handlebars before helicopter rushes him to hospital
A statement from the Guardia Civil said that the man had suffered a ‘deep wound’ from the accident
DEATH CHEAT: 79-year-old in Gibraltar swims to shore after boat capsizes in dramatic survival feat
Gibraltar Fire and Rescue Service treated the ‘shaken’ Gibraltarian, before he was transferred to St Bernard’s Hospital for medical attention
WATCH: Dramatic six-car pile-up blocks Marbella tunnel as Guardia Civil on scene
Images show traffic driving slowly on the road through the tunnel, while police and ambulance crews attend the scene
‘I MISS MY BROTHER’: Sister of British expat filmmaker in Spain speaks out after balcony horror plunge puts him...
"I miss my brother. His progress is pretty much the same, there is still no change, but we are praying for a recovery"
90-year-old woman killed by youth on his phone becomes Spain’s first electric scooter death
After the woman fell down and hit her head on the pavement she was rushed to the Moisès Broggi Hospital in a critical condition, where she died days later
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Furlough extended as Benidorm tourist and hospitality groups stage protest on Spain’s Costa Blanca
SPAIN’S government announced an extension to furlough payments today(September 29) as Benidorm hosted a motorcade protest calling on the scheme to continue.
