Within the space of just over a week, there have been two incidents involving badly moored, bouncy castles, resulting in injuries and even a death.
National
A satirical take on Spanish national news
Very Bad Parking
by Hugh MacArthur •
It was nearly four in the morning one day in Pamplona and a young male driver decided to park; his parking was impeccable but his choice of parking space was very erroneous.
The Dog Killers
by Martin Myall •
Up in Valverde de la Virgen (Leon) a 47-year-old man stands accused of tying his dog to the rear of his car, making it run home, resulting in it dying from exhaustion.
Teens Die in Lift Accident
by Hugh MacArthur •
Two teenagers died yesterday in Madrid when the floor gave way in the lift they were using between the 8th & 9th floors – the fall killed them both instantly.
Toddler Rescued from Window
by Vivienne Hughes •
The police managed to prevent a tragic accident after they were alerted to the presence of a toddler hanging half out of a 1st-floor window in the area of Madrid known as Usera.
Bouncy Castle Fatality
by Vivienne Hughes •
Seven children were hurt when a bouncy castle in Girona was first reported to have exploded, flying some 40 metres with the children inside, three of whom were seriously injured.
Spain to Pay Out
by Martin Myall •
Spain has lost an international court case over green-energy funding, which was cut back in 2010 leaving the British company Eiser in the lurch.
Brit Women Falls to Her Death
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Policía Nacional are investigating the death of a British woman who died after a fall of ten floors from a tourist flat in Benidorm.
Unwilling Client Stabbed
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Public Prosecutor in Murcia is recommending a 9-year prison sentence for a woman who allegedly stabbed a man for not being willing to pay to have sex with her.
Pedestrian Killed by Minor
by Vivienne Hughes •
An elderly man was knocked over and killed in Alicante when he was hit by a vehicle allegedly driven by a minor, who then fled the scene of the accident.