Tragic Fall: British Paraglider Dies in Spain’s Pyrenees

Fri Jun 19 2026 00:03:20 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

A 63‑year‑old British man was killed in a paragliding accident near Tremp, Catalonia, Spain, as rescuers struggled to keep him safe.

A 63‑year‑old British tourist lost his life in a tragic paragliding accident in north‑eastern Catalonia. The incident unfolded near the Palau de Noguera area, about 13:30 local time, with rescuers reporting a serious injury before the man died. Local authorities rule out a definitive cause, citing possible entanglement with power lines, but details remain unconfirmed. Emergency services, police and medical teams converged on the scene to provide first aid and investigate. The UK Foreign Office has offered support to the victim’s family.

Tragic Fall: British Paraglider Dies in Spain’s Pyrenees

The accident took place near the town of Tremp in Catalonia

A 63‑year‑old British man was killed after a paragliding mishap in Spain’s north‑eastern Catalonia region, authorities said.

Emergency services received a report around 13:30 local time (14:30 BST) in the Palau de Noguera area, near Tremp. Rescuers found him seriously injured and provided first aid until medical teams arrived, but he later died.

The UK Foreign Office said it was “supporting the family of a British man who has died in Spain”.

Local media noted the man appeared tangled in power lines before hitting the ground, though officials have not confirmed the exact cause. The Catalan government said three fire brigades and two medical teams attended the scene, and police units worked with investigation teams.

Authorities will inform the family via consular channels.