Update: Irish woman killed at Spanish airport fell from footbridge

The incident occurred at Alicante-Elche Airport on December 23 just before 6pm local time.

Update: Irish woman killed at Spanish airport fell from footbridge

The Irish woman who died at a Spanish airport on Sunday has been named as Judith Coughlan from Arklow, Co Wicklow.

She died after she fell from a walkway at Alicante-Elche Airport.

The incident happened as the 28-year-old crossed a footbridge, according to the local media.

Emergency services were called to the scene where paramedics attempted to resuscitate Ms Coughlan who died later in hospital.

A spokesperson for the Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed that they are providing consular assistance to Ms Coughlan's family.

Earlier: Irish woman dies at Spanish airport

An Irish woman has passed away following a tragic accident at a Spanish airport.

The incident occurred at Alicante-Elche Airport on December 23 just before 6pm local time.

It's understood the woman is in her late 20s and from Arklow in Co. Wicklow

The Department of Foreign Affairs says it's aware of the tragedy and is providing consular assistance to the woman's family.

more courts articles

Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother Man (25) in court charged with murdering his father and attempted murder of mother
Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van Man appears in court charged with false imprisonment of woman in van
Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman Man in court over alleged false imprisonment of woman

More in this section

Irish homelessness Government criticised for missing social and affordable housing targets
National Risk Assessment for Ireland Tánaiste urges Israel ‘to show humanity’ and allow more aid into Gaza
Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality Lego set based on RNLI lifeboat could soon become a reality
War_map
Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited