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British influencer dies falling from Spain’s highest bridge without safety kit

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British influencer dies falling from Spain’s highest bridge without safety kit

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October 13, 2024February 12, 2023
British influencer dies falling from Spain’s highest bridge without safety kit

An influencer has died after falling from Spain’s highest bridge (Picture: Solarpix)

A British man has died while trying to climb tallest bridge in Spain without any safety equipment.

The unnamed influencer, 26, fell from the 630ft Castilla-La Mancha bridge in Talavera de la Reina at 7.15am on Sunday.

His companion, 24, was initially in so much shock that he was unable to talk and remains traumatised from seeing his friend fall around 150ft to his death.

The pair are believed to have travelled to Talavera specifically to climb the bridge – the second highest in Europe – for social media.

A police spokesman said: ‘He was about 40 to 50 metres up, around a quarter of the total height of the bridge, when he fell.

‘The reason he fell is not clear and will be investigated by a local court.’

A source close to the investigation said: ‘Both the dead man and the companion that survived were climbing without any harnesses or other protection. A passing motorist raised the alarm.

**ALL ROUND PICTURES FROM SOLARPIX.COM** **UK ONLINE USAGE FEE PER PIC 1st ?40.00,2nd ?20,00 INCLUDING VIDEO GRABS. - NO PRICE CAP - VIDEO FEES AT STANDARD RATES** **FULL COPY BY NATALIA PENZA** -TEL: +34 659 567 821** natypenza@gmail.com JOB REF:22947 ASA/NPZ/ DATE:13.10.2024 Caption: A DAREDEVIL British influencer has died after falling from Spain?s highest bridge. The 26-year digital creator is said to have plunged from the 630ft Castilla-La Mancha bridge in Talavera de la Reina a 90-minute drive south-west of Madrid early this morning over the Tagus River as he climbed it as part of a social media stunt. This pic:Talavera de la Reina Bridge **MUST CREDIT SOLARPIX.COM AS CONDITION OF PUBLICATION** **SOLARPIX RIGHTS - WORLDWIDE SYNDICATION** **CALL US ON: +34 609568865 ** email: alert@solarpix.com
The Castilla-La Mancha is the tallest bridge in Spain (Picture: Solarpix)

‘The other lad was in a state of shock initially and couldn’t even speak. He’s obviously still pretty traumatised but is not at the police station any longer.

‘He’s not going to be charged with any crime. Whether the local town hall decides to sanction him for doing something illegal is a decision for them.’

A town spokesman said: ‘According to what we have been able to establish they had come to Talavera to climb the bridge and create content for social media, which has resulted in this unfortunate and sad outcome.’

Investigators are expected to look into the possibility bad weather played a part in what happened as it is thought to have rained heavily in Talavera de la Reina before the accident.

Local councillor Macarena Munoz said: ‘We have made it clear on several occasions that it’s not something that can be done in any circumstances.’

‘The young man was accompanied by another 24-year-old Englishman.

**ALL ROUND PICTURES FROM SOLARPIX.COM** **UK ONLINE USAGE FEE PER PIC 1st ?40.00,2nd ?20,00 INCLUDING VIDEO GRABS. - NO PRICE CAP - VIDEO FEES AT STANDARD RATES** **FULL COPY BY NATALIA PENZA** -TEL: +34 659 567 821** natypenza@gmail.com JOB REF:22947 ASA/NPZ/ DATE:13.10.2024 Caption: A DAREDEVIL British influencer has died after falling from Spain?s highest bridge. The 26-year digital creator is said to have plunged from the 630ft Castilla-La Mancha bridge in Talavera de la Reina a 90-minute drive south-west of Madrid early this morning over the Tagus River as he climbed it as part of a social media stunt. This pic:Police at the scene-Talavera de la Reina Bridge **MUST CREDIT SOLARPIX.COM AS CONDITION OF PUBLICATION** **SOLARPIX RIGHTS - WORLDWIDE SYNDICATION** **CALL US ON: +34 609568865 ** email: alert@solarpix.com
The victim was accompanied by a 24-year-old who was in a ‘state of shock’ (Picture: Solarpix)

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