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| Two Britons die in crash in Spain | Two Britons die in crash in Spain |
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| Two British women are among four people who were killed when a coach crashed into a lorry on a motorway in Spain, the Foreign Office has confirmed. | Two British women are among four people who were killed when a coach crashed into a lorry on a motorway in Spain, the Foreign Office has confirmed. |
| The coach, carrying 31 passengers - 16 from the UK - was travelling from Faro in Portugal to Seville, when the accident happened on the A-49. | The coach, carrying 31 passengers - 16 from the UK - was travelling from Faro in Portugal to Seville, when the accident happened on the A-49. |
| Two German people also died. Of 14 injured Britons who were taken to hospital, 13 were later released. | Two German people also died. Of 14 injured Britons who were taken to hospital, 13 were later released. |
| The Foreign Office said the dead women were not believed to be related. | The Foreign Office said the dead women were not believed to be related. |
| Their next of kin were being informed, a Foreign Office spokeswoman said. | |
| Assistance | Assistance |
| "The majority of people have been taken back to their hotels and are being looked after by their tour operator," she added. | "The majority of people have been taken back to their hotels and are being looked after by their tour operator," she added. |
| "We are in very close contact with the tour operator and we have been providing consular assistance. | |
| "The majority have indicated that they are going to continue with their holiday." | |
| The Spanish Police are now investigating the accident. | The Spanish Police are now investigating the accident. |
| The Foreign Office helpline for those who may be concerned about family members, is 020 7008 1500. | The Foreign Office helpline for those who may be concerned about family members, is 020 7008 1500. |