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Double Tragedy: Two Men Die After Fall in Lanzarote
28 Jul
Summary
- Two men from Cwmbran died following separate falls in Lanzarote.
- One man fell between 15 and 22 feet, requiring hospital treatment.
- Inquests into both deaths have been adjourned pending Spanish investigations.
Two men from Cwmbran have tragically died following separate falls on the Spanish island of Lanzarote. Darren Silcox, aged 56, and Mr. Thomas succumbed to injuries sustained in these incidents. Mr. Silcox, described as a father of two and a respected figure in his local shops, was a beloved community member.
Mr. Thomas reportedly fell between 15 and 22 feet. He was initially treated at Dr Jose Molina Orosa Hospital in Lanzarote before being flown back to the UK in November for further care. The exact circumstances surrounding both falls are under investigation.
Inquests into the deaths of both Mr. Silcox and Mr. Thomas have been adjourned. These proceedings are awaiting the outcome of the ongoing investigations being conducted in Spain, highlighting the international dimension of the case.
