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By NATALIA PENZA and SABRINA PENTY, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER
Published: 08:00 BST, 18 June 2026 | Updated: 12:57 BST, 18 June 2026
A British man has died in a paragliding accident in north-east Spain after getting tangled in power lines.
The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon near Palau de Noguera, a small historic village a short drive from the town of Tremp in the Catalan province of Lleida.
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports that the 63-year-old had been critically injured.
It was not immediately clear if the Brit lived in Spain or had gone paragliding as part of a holiday.
A police investigation into the incident was ongoing on Thursday, but according to a source, the unnamed man's death is being probed as an accident.
A spokesman for the regional Generalitat government said of yesterday's tragedy: 'The Generalitat's firefighters received a call at 1.20 pm yesterday about a paragliding accident in the Palau de Noguera area, in the municipality of Tremp.
'Immediately, three fire crews from the Tremp and Sort fire stations were activated. They searched the area, located the victim seriously injured, and provided initial medical attention until the two crews from the Emergency Medical Service (SEM) arrived.
'The regional Mossos d'Esquadra police were also mobilised.
A British man has died in a paragliding accident in north-east Spain. Image shows the parachute following the incident
'Unfortunately, the man, aged 63 and of British nationality, lost his life.'
It comes after a 68-year-old paraglider died in a separate accident in the same province last month.
In July 2023, a British man died in a paragliding accident in Portugal.
Emergency responders, including firefighters, launched a search after a 999 call from a local saying a paraglider had crashed to the ground near a beauty spot north of Lisbon.
The accident victim had already gone into cardiac arrest when he was discovered in an area 'of difficult access.'
He was assisted by medical experts but died at the scene.
The man suffered his accident in an area known as Vale Bom in the municipality of Cadaval.
It is near the Montejunto Mountains, an hour north of Lisbon, a nature lover's paradise speckled with windmills and sleepy villages, which is also a well-known wine region.
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Daily MailIndependentCenter3 days agoA British man died after becoming entangled in power lines during a paragliding accident in northeastern Spain. The incident occurred near Palau de Noguera, close to the town of Tremp in the Catalan province of Lleida. Emergency services responded to the scene, and the victim was found seriously injured. Authorities are investigating the incident as an accident. It remains unclear whether the man was a resident of Spain or visiting for leisure.
Bias read (Center): The article presents a straightforward account of a tragic accident without apparent ideological framing. No political entities, policies, or contentious issues are discussed. The focus is solely on the event itself and the response by emergency services.
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- government Regional Generalitat government statement
BBC News (World)State / PublicCenter3 days agoA 63-year-old British man died in a paragliding accident in Catalonia, Spain. The incident occurred near Tremp in the Palau de Noguera area around 13:30 local time on Wednesday. Emergency services responded to the call and provided first aid until medical teams arrived, but the man later died. Local media suggested he became entangled in power lines before hitting the ground, though this has not been officially confirmed. The UK Foreign Office stated it is supporting the victim's family. Authorities involved included three fire brigades, two medical teams, and the Mossos d'Esquadra police.
Bias read (Center): The article provides a straightforward account of a tragic accident without any apparent ideological framing, biased language, or emphasis on political aspects. It focuses on factual details such as the location, time, response by emergency services, and mentions of the UK Foreign Office support. No
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- government Catalan Government Statement
- government UK Foreign Office Statement
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