The incident occurred on 22 December at around 18:00 local time.
An irishwoman has died following a tragic accident that occurred at Alicante-Elche Airport, according to the Spanish Emergency Information and Coordination Center.
Local media reported that the woman fell 20 metres from a footbridge in a bus loading area at the airport. An ambulance was called and she was transferred to Elche General Hospital, where she passed away.
An investigation into the circumstances of her death has been launched by the local authorities.
It has been reported that the woman is in her late 20s and is from Co. Wicklow.
The Department of Foreign Affairs has confirmed they are providing consular assistance to the woman’s family.
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