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Daily Record
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Daily Record
British couple die as £300k Ferrari plunges from Spanish mountain
The motor came flying off of a mountain road and landed in a river below. A British couple have died in a road crash - after their Ferrari plunged from a mountain in Spain. The £300,000 supercar veered off of a mountain road and fell into the Yuso river, near Boca de Huergano, northern Spain. The driver and passenger were found dead by rescuers who were sent out to the wreckage. The victims have only been identified by their ages, 78 and 58, at this time, The Mirror reports. According to reports, they were travelling with a group of around 20 other Ferrari owners. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. It's understood they were part of a rally in the mainland European country, and that the licence plates on the vehicle were also from the United Kingdom. The motor enthusiasts had arrived in the city of Leon the day before the tragedy. Shocking images captured the aftermath of the crash which showed the damaged car partly submerged in the Yuso River. Emergency services were called to reports that the car had fallen into the river, with two people stuck inside, reports local media. Fire crews raced to the scene to find the the vehicle had been flipped on its roof. Rescue teams spent more than six hours trying to recover the couple, who were trapped in the car. Before the couple could be retrieved, firefighters had to cut their way through thick foliage to get to them. The incident prompted a large response including support from the Traffic Police and the Civil Guard. Local commentator Jose Antonio Gutierrez Sampedro said: "A Ferrari 488 with 700 horsepower needs to be handled carefully. "It seems the couple were 78 and 58 years old. Maybe the driver suffered a medical emergency. Such a sad way to lose your life." The Ferrari 488 GT Modificata is a special-edition that can travel up to 60mph in just under three seconds.
Telegraph
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Telegraph
British couple die after Ferrari plunges off mountain in Spain
A British couple have died after their Ferrari plunged off a mountain highway into a river in northern Spain. Pictures show the wrecked black supercar in the Yuso River in Boca de Huergano, on Saturday. The couple, aged 78 and 58, are said to have been part of a large group of about 20 other Ferrari owners taking part in a rally. Local media outlets said the pair had been driving along a scenic highway, the N-621, prior to the fatal accident. Emergency operations took up to six hours after crews arrived on the scene. Police have not yet named the couple. It is not known whether they died from the impact of the crash or drowned in the river. Jose Antonio Gutierrez Sampedro, a local resident, said: 'A Ferrari 488 with 700 horsepower needs to be handled carefully. Maybe the driver suffered a medical emergency. Such a sad way to lose your life.'
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
British couple die after Ferrari plunges off mountain in Spain
A British couple have died after their Ferrari plunged off a mountain highway into a river in northern Spain. Pictures show the wrecked black supercar in the Yuso River in Boca de Huergano, on Saturday. The couple, aged 78 and 58, are said to have been part of a large group of about 20 other Ferrari owners taking part in a rally. Local media outlets said the pair had been driving along a scenic highway, the N-621, prior to the fatal accident. Emergency operations took up to six hours after crews arrived on the scene. Police have not yet named the couple. It is not known whether they died from the impact of the crash or drowned in the river. Jose Antonio Gutierrez Sampedro, a local resident, said: 'A Ferrari 488 with 700 horsepower needs to be handled carefully. Maybe the driver suffered a medical emergency. Such a sad way to lose your life.' The Foreign Office was contacted for comment. Broaden your horizons with award-winning British journalism. Try The Telegraph free for 1 month with unlimited access to our award-winning website, exclusive app, money-saving offers and more.
Metro
12-05-2025
- Automotive
- Metro
British couple killed after £300,000 Ferrari 'plunges off' mountain highway
A British couple have died after their £300,000 Ferrari careered off a mountain cliff and into a river. The married couple were in a 20 car convoy of fellow Ferrari drivers with UK number plates when their supercar skidded off the road at 2pm on Saturday. Rescuers found the pair, 78 and 58, and their vehicle in Yuso River in the town Boca de Huergano of northern Spain. It took hours for authorities to reach the black Ferrari 488's crushed shell, which had become partially submerged in the river. The car, which can reach speeds of 205mph, had tumbled upside down on its roof before it was flipped over during the rescue attempt. The incident took place during a rally for British Ferrari owners, who had arrived in the province of León just a day before the crash. The couple had been on the N-621 road when they tumbled to their death. More Trending The highway is known for its stunning scenery, but drivers are warned they need to navigate 'sweeping bends' and 'twisty roads'. It is unclear where the occupants drowned or died from their initial injuries. Jose Antonio Gutierrez Sampedro said: 'A Ferrari 488 with 700 horsepower needs to be handled carefully. 'It seems the couple were 78 and 58 years old. Maybe the driver suffered a medical emergency. Such a sad way to lose your life.' Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. MORE: Tourists outnumber locals on 'crammed' Greek island named most crowded in Europe MORE: Toxic chlorine cloud in Spain forces 160,000 people indoors across major city MORE: Your rights if Spain and Portugal's storms have delayed or cancelled your flight
