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flag A Welsh man died in Spain after falling 20 feet from a hotel balcony when a wooden railing gave way.

flag Darren Silcox, a 56-year-old Cwmbran shopkeeper and father of two, died in Lanzarote, Spain, on October 25 after falling 20 feet from a hotel balcony when a wooden bannister collapsed. flag He was with a 54-year-old friend at the Galeon Playa Apartments in Costa Teguise during a family holiday. flag Silcox sustained fatal injuries, including traumatic brain trauma and skull fractures, and was pronounced dead at 3:30 a.m. His companion was hospitalized with serious injuries. flag Spanish civil guard and local authorities are investigating the cause of the railing failure, with an inquest adjourned until July 20, 2026. flag The incident has sparked concern over safety standards at tourist accommodations.

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