Brit woman, 39, plunges to her death from beauty spot on holiday island Majorca
A BRITISH woman has died after plunging from a scenic beauty spot on the hols hotspot island Majorca.
The 39-year-old was rushed to hospital in a critical condition, but tragically could not be saved.
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The 39-year-old Brit fell from a beauty spot called Mirador es Jonquet in Palma, Majorca
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The Brit fell about 60ft
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It's not clear how the woman tumbled off the cliff, which is protected by railings
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The Brit fell about 60 feet from a lookout point in the Palma neighbourhood of El Jonquet overlooking the sea.
Local police and paramedics who responded to an emergency call stabilised her at the scene before rushing her to hospital Palma's Son Espases Hospital.
The alarm was raised at around 8.30am on Monday morning.
The unnamed Brit was rushed via a "Green Alert" to hospital the intensive care unit as police launched their investigation.
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Hospital sources said today that she died later on the night she was admitted to hospital.
Insiders close to the ongoing probe confirmed they were not looking for anyone else in connection with what happened - and the death was not being treated as suspicious.
Detectives visited the scene and have spoken with witnesses who saw the horrifying tumble to understand what happened.
It was not immediately clear whether the woman was on holiday in Majorca or lived locally.
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The spot where the tragedy happened, Mirador es Jonquet in Spanish, is described in travel reviews as a captivating scenic spot that offers visitors stunning vistas and a tranquil atmosphere.
One says: 'This outlook provides a panoramic view of the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, framed by lush greenery and the rugged cliffs that define the coastline.
'Whether you're traveling solo, with family, or on a romantic getaway, this scenic spot promises a memorable experience filled with the enchanting charm of Mallorca.'
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