Two brothers aged 11 and 13 have drowned on a beach on the north-eastern coast of Spain.
Emergency services were called to Llarga beach in Salou, near Tarragona, shortly after 8.45pm local time on Tuesday evening, Catalonia’s Civil Protection agency said.
The children’s father, who had also entered the water, was rescued alive by the services.
Local police, medical and fire services all attended the incident, while a team of psychologists were also at the scene to assist the victims’ family.
A Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office spokesperson said: “We are supporting the family of two British children who have died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities.”
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