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British Tourists Dead in Morocco Hotel
8 Nov
Summary
- Two British tourists found dead in an Agadir hotel room.
- Two other hotel guests in critical condition were hospitalized.
- Autopsies are pending as authorities investigate potential causes.
Tragedy struck a hotel in Agadir, Morocco, on Monday when two British tourists were discovered deceased in a room. Two other guests from the same establishment were found in critical condition and immediately transported to the university hospital in Agadir via ambulance.
Hotel staff alerted management and subsequently the police upon finding the bodies. Forensic teams have since examined the room, collecting evidence for analysis. The deceased were moved to the Hassan II Regional Hospital for autopsies, while investigators also inspected various parts of the hotel.
Authorities have not yet confirmed the cause of the deaths. Local reports suggest that potential causes under review include food poisoning or a gas leak. The names of the individuals involved have not been released. The Foreign Office confirmed awareness of the deaths and stated they are providing support to the families and liaising with local authorities.
This incident follows a separate death of a British tourist, Clare Mitchell, 31, at a hotel in Agadir just weeks prior. She was found deceased in her hotel room on October 9, a day after arriving for a break.
