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Investigation launched as sisters die in bed
MyTravel has launched an investigation after two sisters died when their pull down bed frame collapsed on top of them as they slept.
Mildred Bowman and Alice Wardle, both in their 60s, were trapped under its weight and suffocated when the wood frame broke away from the wall.
A MyTravel spokeswoman said all other customers staying in studio rooms at the Levante Club Apartments in Benidorm have been moved to other units. An investigation was underway.
The property, a two key rating under the Spanish grading system and a three A plus rating under MyTravel’s criteria, was used by other UK tour operators.
“We are deeply saddened and send our condolences to the family at this vey difficult time,” the spokeswoman said.
“An investigation is underway but until we have a report with the findings the details of thos tragedy will not become fully clear.”
One possibility reportedly being considered is that the sisters didn’t pull down the legs of the fold up bed properly. Their weight then ripped the frame away from the wall.
Report by Steve Jones
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