British Grandma Dies After Scooter Plunges Off Spanish Cliff
A British woman tragically died after driving a scooter off a cliff in Spain’s Serra Gelada Natural Park. She was with her eight-year-old grandson, who survived but was injured.
Rescue Efforts Span Two Hours
Firefighters rushed to the scene around 4.15 p.m. on Wednesday, launching a two-hour rescue operation. Multiple fire engines joined forces with Benidorm police and Health Technicians SAMU.
Despite desperate resuscitation attempts, the woman could not be saved, according to informacion.es.
Investigation Underway Into Cause and Scooter Safety
Authorities are probing the cause of the crash and verifying that the scooter met all safety regulations. Reports confirm the rented vehicles were involved.
A Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office spokesperson confirmed: “We are supporting the family of a British woman who died in Spain and are in contact with local authorities.”