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British child dies on the Costa del Sol after reports of balcony fall British child dies on the Costa del Sol amid reports of balcony fall
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A British child has died in a holiday town on the Costa del Sol in Spain, the Foreign Office has confirmed.A British child has died in a holiday town on the Costa del Sol in Spain, the Foreign Office has confirmed.
According to reports, the child was a 13-year-old boy who fell from an apartment block.According to reports, the child was a 13-year-old boy who fell from an apartment block.
Paramedics were reportedly called to the scene but were unable to save him on Tuesday afternoon.Paramedics were reportedly called to the scene but were unable to save him on Tuesday afternoon.
“We are offering support to the family of a British child who has died in Fuengirola,” said a Foreign Office spokesman.“We are offering support to the family of a British child who has died in Fuengirola,” said a Foreign Office spokesman.
“Our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time and Foreign Office staff are in contact with the Spanish police.”“Our thoughts are with them at this very difficult time and Foreign Office staff are in contact with the Spanish police.”
Various media outlets reported that the child was on holiday with his family and that his mother was with him when he fell from a sixth-floor balcony on to an internal patio at about 1.30pm local time.Various media outlets reported that the child was on holiday with his family and that his mother was with him when he fell from a sixth-floor balcony on to an internal patio at about 1.30pm local time.
The local authorities have reportedly opened an investigation into the incident.The local authorities have reportedly opened an investigation into the incident.
The town of Fuengirola is a popular holiday destination for British tourists.The town of Fuengirola is a popular holiday destination for British tourists.
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