A tragic incident occurred at Gran Canaria’s airport where a 53-year-old British man fell from a multi-storey car park this morning, resulting in his death. Emergency responders pronounced the man dead at the scene after he fell approximately 30 feet. Authorities are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident, revealing that the man was not a tourist. The police have not disclosed further details about the individual, focusing solely on his age and nationality.
According to a spokesperson from the National Police on the island, the incident took place at around 7:30 am near the domestic departures area of the airport. The man fell from a height of approximately three storeys, equivalent to about 10 meters. Reports suggest that the man fell through a gap within the car park, prompting authorities to explore whether the cause of his death was accidental, the result of a structural issue, or a deliberate act.
The investigation includes a review of CCTV footage from the area to gather more information. This unfortunate incident follows a similar tragedy in July when a 25-year-old British tourist passed away from injuries sustained in a fall from a supermarket car park in San Antonio.
Gran Canaria’s airport was previously in the news in May when a Gambian teenager was fatally shot by armed police after reportedly threatening holidaymakers with a knife. The teenager, identified as migrant Abdoulie Bah, was shot as he attempted to attack the police officers. The incident caused panic among bystanders as shots were fired, ultimately leading to the teenager’s tragic death.