In brief
A 63‑year‑old British tourist died during a paragliding excursion in northern Catalonia, close to the town of Tremp. Emergency responders reached the site at about 1330 local time and provided first aid before the man passed away. The Catalan government reported that three fire‑brigade units and two medical teams attended, while police and citizen‑security units were also on scene. The UK Foreign Office confirmed it is supporting the victim’s family, and local media suspect a contact with power lines, though officials have not yet confirmed the exact cause.
Authorities in Spain confirmed that a 63‑year‑old British man was killed in a paragliding accident in the Palau de Noguera area, close to Tremp, on Wednesday afternoon at 13:30 local time (14:30 BST).
Emergency services received a report of the incident and found the man severely injured. He was treated with first aid by local rescuers before medical teams arrived, but he later died on the scene.
The Royal Spanish Civil Guard and the Catalan police, Mossos d'Esquadra, reported that three fire‑brigades and two medical teams were deployed. Five citizen‑security units also assisted in the investigation.
Local media said the paraglider may have become entangled in power lines before crashing, though the official cause remains unconfirmed.
The UK Foreign Office announced it was supporting the family of the victim and that information would be relayed through British consular channels. The incident highlights the risks involved in paragliding and the importance of prompt emergency response in remote mountain locations.
