A Briton died in a fall from the parking lot of Gran Canaria Airport: details of the tragedy.

Tragic incident at Gran Canaria Airport

According to The Sun: A tragedy occurred at Gran Canaria Airport: a 53-year-old British citizen died after falling from a height of 30 feet (approximately 9 meters) from a parking lot. The incident happened in the morning around 7:30, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene.

The police confirmed that they are investigating the circumstances of the tragedy. It is known that the deceased was not a tourist, but no further details have been reported yet.

“The 53-year-old British man fell from a height at Gran Canaria Airport, specifically from the parking lot located next to the domestic departure area. The incident occurred from a height of approximately three floors, about 10 meters. It has been confirmed that this person was not a tourist. Currently, there is no more information,”

- said a representative of the National Police on the island.

According to local media, the man fell through a gap in the parking lot. The police are checking whether this was due to an accident, a structural error, or if the man jumped intentionally. Investigators are also reviewing surveillance camera footage.

Previous incidents at the airport

This tragic incident occurred against the backdrop of other incidents: in July, a 25-year-old British tourist died from injuries after falling from a supermarket parking lot in San Antonio. Furthermore, in May of this year, there was an incident at Gran Canaria Airport involving an armed teenager who threatened tourists with a knife. The police shot the man when he attempted to attack their colleagues.

The authorities in Gran Canaria continue to investigate the incident, seeking to determine the cause of the man's death. Such tragedies highlight the importance of safety at airports, where thousands of travelers pass through daily. The results of the investigation are expected to serve as a basis for improving security measures in these places.