Another man in critical condition after railing reportedly breaks off in Costa Teguise

A British tourist has died after a 20ft fall from a hotel balcony in the Canary Islands.

Another Briton was left with serious injuries after the balcony railing reportedly broke off in the Lanzarote resort town of Costa Teguise.

The Spanish civil guard has opened an investigation into the maintenance of the railing and the hotel’s security.

It has not been confirmed whether the two holidaymakers were friends or related. The name of the hotel has yet to be revealed.