Summary
A British couple died in northern Spain when their sports car went off the road and landed in a river. The accident took place in a mountainous area of León, and firefighters had to clear vegetation to reach the car.
Key Facts
- A British couple died in a car accident in León, northern Spain.
- They were in a sports car that crashed into the Yuso river.
- The victims were a 78-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman.
- The accident occurred near the town of Boca de Huérgano.
- Firefighters had to remove thick plants to reach the car.
- The car was upside down and partly underwater.
- Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the accident.
- The British Foreign Office is helping the families and communicating with local authorities.
