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British Paraglider Killed in Catalonia Power-Line Crash

6/19/2026

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A 63-year-old British man died after his paraglider tangled in power lines near Palau de Noguera, Catalonia.
Three fire brigades and two emergency medical teams responded at about 13:30 local time.
Mossos d'Esquadra police opened an investigation, which comes weeks after another paraglider death in the province.
The UK Foreign Office said it is supporting the victim’s family.

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A 63-year-old British man died after his paraglider tangled in power lines near Palau de Noguera, Catalonia.
Three fire brigades and two emergency medical teams responded at about 13:30 local time.
Mossos d'Esquadra police opened an investigation, which comes weeks after another paraglider death in the province.
The UK Foreign Office said it is supporting the victim’s family.