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Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
Brit tourist, 25, plunges 22ft from supermarket multistorey car park on holiday island leaving him fighting for life
The 25-year-old was rushed to hospital following the horrifying incident HOLS HORROR Brit tourist, 25, plunges 22ft from supermarket multistorey car park on holiday island leaving him fighting for life Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRITISH tourist is fighting for his life after falling from a supermarket car park in Ibiza. The 25-year-old was rushed to hospital following the horrifying incident yesterday just after 8pm. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 The 25-year-old was rushed to hospital following the horrifying incident Credit: Solarpix 2 A tourist tourist is fighting for his life Credit: Solarpix He plunged from the Mercadona supermarket car park in the holiday resort of San Antonio. Paramedics in two ambulances stabilised him at the scene. He taken to the private Nuestra Senora del Rosario Polyclinic on the island. A hospital spokesman said he was admitted just after 9.30pm last night. A well-placed source said: "Yesterday a 25 year old man fell from the car park of the Mercadona supermarket in San Antonio. "He was taken by an advanced life support ambulance to the Nuestra Senora del Rosario Polyclinic where he was admitted at 21:38. "The patient, a British national , remains in the intensive care unit in a very serious condition after suffering a traumatic brain injury with a skull fracture, dorsal vertebral fractures, chest trauma and a collapsed lung, as well as abdominal injuries and injuries to his spleen and liver all caused by the fall." More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Brit tourist, 25, plunges 22ft from supermarket multistorey car park on holiday island leaving him fighting for life
A BRITISH tourist is fighting for his life after falling from a supermarket car park in Ibiza. The 25-year-old was rushed to hospital following the horrifying incident yesterday just after 8pm. 2 The 25-year-old was rushed to hospital following the horrifying incident Credit: Solarpix 2 A tourist tourist is fighting for his life Credit: Solarpix He plunged from the Mercadona supermarket car park in the holiday resort of San Antonio. Paramedics in two ambulances stabilised him at the scene. He taken to the private Nuestra Senora del Rosario Polyclinic on the island. More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Scottish Sun
OAP Brit, 69, arrested for ‘smuggling £350k-worth of drugs into Spain in secret hidden compartment in lining of his car'
Cops became suspicious after seeing the reaction of a police sniffer dog MOTOR 'MULE' OAP Brit, 69, arrested for 'smuggling £350k-worth of drugs into Spain in secret hidden compartment in lining of his car' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A BRIT OAP has been caught allegedly trying to smuggle more than 60 kilos of cannabis onto a Spanish car ferry. The 69-year-old was detained after police found the drug in his car as he prepared to board the vessel at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 7 The Brit, who has not been named, was arrested around 6pm on Sunday Credit: Civil Guard 7 The cannabis is believed to be worth an estimated £350,000 Credit: Civil Guard 7 It was allegedly hidden in a "secret compartment" in his car Credit: Solarpix Cops say the cannabis resin was hidden in a "secret compartment" on the top of his UK-plated vehicle. They became suspicious after seeing the reaction of a police sniffer dog. Just over 62 kilos of the drug was allegedly found in packages marked with names such as Dream Gelato and Serial Milk. The cannabis is believed to be worth an estimated £350,000. read more in world news WIPED OUT Hamas terrorist who held Brit hostage captive assassinated by Israel in airstrike The Brit, who has not been named, was arrested around 6pm on Sunday. It is not clear what his final destination was. He is currently being held in police custody and is expected to appear before a judge for an initial court hearing in the coming hours. A spokesman for the Civil Guard in Ceuta said yesterday: "Around 6pm on Sunday officers from the First Fiscal and Border Company, along with colleagues from Ceuta's Cynological Group who inspect vehicles preparing to embark on ferries heading to Algeciras, carried out a check on a UK-plated vehicle with a specialist sniffer dog that indicated the possibility there were drugs inside. "A full check on the areas the specialist dog had marked as possible hiding places for the drugs subsequently took place. "A total of 62.3 kilos of cannabis resin was discovered in a secret compartment in the roof of the vehicle. Brit drug mule moans 'I'm depressed' as he faces years in hellhole jail after smuggling 'iPhone' in weight of cocaine "The driver, a British man born in 1956 who was registered as a UK resident, was subsequently arrested. "The suspect will now go before a court in Ceuta as the suspected author of a crime of drug trafficking. "The drugs have been seized and handed over to a central government delegation and the vehicle is now under the supervision of the courts." The Brit is believed to have been travelling alone when he was detained. 7 Just over 62 kilos of the drug was allegedly found in packages Credit: Civil Guard 7 Cops found the alleged items in a secret compartment Credit: Solarpix It is not known what make of vehicle he was driving. The arrest is just one a series of similar incidents reported around the world in recent weeks. A 79-year-old British pensioner was arrested at a Chilean airport with £200,000 of powerful crystal meth back in May. He is currently being held in prison in the south American country after being arrested at Santiago International Airport. Elsewhere, a 27-year-old British man was arrested at Lanzarote airport after four kilos of marijuana buds worth more than £6,000 was allegedly discovered in his luggage. Cops said the luggage had an "unusually low weight for its size and was giving off a strong smell." The unnamed man has already appeared in court but it was not clear today whether he had been remanded in custody or released on bail. Back in May, Bella Culley was arrested in Georgia with £200,000 worth of cannabis in her hold baggage. She has been held at Tbilisi's Number Five Women's Penitentiary accused of importing 31lbs of cannabis and hashish. If found guilty, she could face between 20 years in jail and a life term. 7 The Brit is believed to have been travelling alone when he was detained Credit: Civil Guard
The Irish Sun
2 days ago
- The Irish Sun
OAP Brit, 69, arrested for ‘smuggling £350k-worth of drugs into Spain in secret hidden compartment in lining of his car'
A BRIT OAP has been caught allegedly trying to smuggle more than 60 kilos of cannabis onto a Spanish car ferry. The 69-year-old was detained after police found the drug in his car as he prepared to board the vessel at Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. Advertisement 7 The Brit, who has not been named, was arrested around 6pm on Sunday Credit: Civil Guard 7 The cannabis is believed to be worth an estimated £350,000 Credit: Civil Guard 7 It was allegedly hidden in a "secret compartment" in his car Credit: Solarpix Cops say the cannabis resin was hidden in a "secret compartment" on the top of his UK-plated vehicle. They became suspicious after seeing the Just over 62 kilos of the drug was allegedly found in packages marked with names such as Dream Gelato and Serial Milk. The cannabis is believed to be worth an estimated £350,000. Advertisement read more in world news The Brit, who has not been named, was arrested around 6pm on Sunday. It is not clear what his final destination was. He is currently being held in police custody and is expected to appear before a judge for an initial court hearing in the coming hours. A spokesman for the Civil Guard in Ceuta said yesterday: "Around 6pm on Sunday officers from the First Fiscal and Border Company, along with colleagues from Ceuta's Cynological Group who inspect vehicles preparing to embark on ferries heading to Algeciras, carried out a check on a UK-plated vehicle with a specialist sniffer dog that indicated the possibility there were drugs inside. Advertisement Most read in The Sun "A full check on the areas the specialist dog had marked as possible hiding places for the drugs subsequently took place. "A total of 62.3 kilos of cannabis resin was discovered in a secret compartment in the roof of the vehicle. Brit drug mule moans 'I'm depressed' as he faces years in hellhole jail after smuggling 'iPhone' in weight of cocaine "The driver, a British man born in 1956 who was registered as a UK resident, was subsequently arrested. "The suspect will now go before a court in Ceuta as the suspected author of a crime of drug trafficking. Advertisement "The drugs have been seized and handed over to a central government delegation and the vehicle is now under the supervision of the courts ." The Brit is believed to have been travelling alone when he was detained. 7 Just over 62 kilos of the drug was allegedly found in packages Credit: Civil Guard 7 Cops found the alleged items in a secret compartment Credit: Solarpix Advertisement It is not known what make of vehicle he was driving. The arrest is just one a series of similar incidents reported around the world in recent weeks. A 79-year-old British pensioner was arrested at a Chilean airport with £200,000 of powerful crystal meth back in May. He is currently being held in prison in the south American country after being arrested at Santiago International Airport. Advertisement Elsewhere, a 27-year-old British man was arrested at Lanzarote airport after four kilos of marijuana buds worth more than £6,000 was allegedly discovered in his luggage. Cops said the luggage had an "unusually low weight for its size and was giving off a strong smell." The unnamed man has already appeared in court but it was not clear today whether he had been remanded in custody or released on bail. Back in May, Bella Culley was arrested in Advertisement She has If found guilty, she could face between 20 years in jail and a life term. 7 The Brit is believed to have been travelling alone when he was detained Credit: Civil Guard 7 The arrest is just one a series of similar incidents reported around the world in recent weeks Credit: Civil Guard Advertisement
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- The Irish Sun
Travel alert for Irish tourists in Spain after airport roof collapses in ‘cloud of dust' during 5.4 magnitude earthquake
IRISH tourists may see their travel plans impacted after an airport roof collapsed amid a 5.4 magnitude earthquake in Spain. The earthquake was felt in hundreds of towns and villages across seven provinces in Andalucia and the country's Levante region. 4 The roof in the airport collapsed following the earthquake Credit: Solarpix 4 The 5.4 magnitude earthquake struck southern Spain Credit: X 4 The earthquake was also felt in Malaga Credit: Alamy The roof collapse is understood to have occurred around an hour after the first tremors were felt at 7.14am this morning. Tiles from a suspended ceiling in a cafe in the departures lounge at Almeria Airport came down following the quake. There are no reports of any injuries but the area where the material damage occurred has been cordoned off. It was not immediately clear how many travellers had been in the cafe affected at the time. READ MORE ON EARTHQUAKE A worker told local press: 'We heard some noises one after the other and then a loud bang and a great cloud of dust appeared. 'It was a real scare for us. 'There were A Toyota showroom in Huercal de Almeria a 10-minute drive from the provincial capital Almeria also suffered roof damage. Most read in News Travel And video footage taken by a local who felt the tremors showed a ceiling lightshade rocking back and forth in an apartment. The effects of the World's bravest newsreader calmly carries on presenting during horror 6.5-mag EARTHQUAKE - as studio shakes around her It was more powerful than the catastrophic quake in Lorca in Murcia in 2011 which killed nine people but where the destruction was greater because it hit on land nearer the earth's surface. Quake expert Javier Fernandez Fraile said today: 'If it had been near a city and closer to the surface it could have been far more destructive.' Initial reports said the earthquake had been felt in around 300 places in seven provinces, and most intensely in 17 municipalities in Almeria as well as in parts of North She said: "We have decided to evacuate and transfer the 71 patients to the hospitals of Sant Camil, Bellvitge, Igualada, Sant Boi, and Viladecans." TRAVEL ALERT FOR SPAIN Authorities have issued the following advice to all residents and tourists in the affected area as they assess the damage caused by the earthquake. They urged people to avoid damaged buildings and stay clear of cliffs and unstable structures, as they may be deemed unsafe as they need to be carefully checked for their structure after the natural event. And people are encouraged to follow local emergency updates to stay on top of updates and advice to stay safe. A mobile alert was also reportedly sent to residents in Almeria and Granada, warning of the quake. The alert advised on what to do after an earthquake, including wearing shoes before moving around - even indoors - and checking for The message also warned that aftershocks were possible. The Embassy of Ireland in Madrid warned that the Spanish meteorological agency issued a red weather warning for parts of Spain. They said: "The Spanish meteorological agency has issued a red rain warning for parts of Catalonia and Aragon. "Irish citizens should follow the instructions of the local authorities. If you require consular assistance, please contact the Irish Embassy in Madrid on +34 914364093." 4 Almeria airport remains operational Credit: Alamy
