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Tragic race
A 21 YEAR OLD runner who died during a half marathon in Elche at the weekend was a Spanish soldier.
quency by one more to four flights per week, which will allow the arrival of more than 3,000 passengers per month from China.
Air China was the first direct route created by an airline between Madrid and Beijing 17 years ago and is the longest established route in Spain.
Subsidised tickets
“We are aware by transforming our transport system, we are transforming Spain, and by investing in housing, we are improving the lives of Spaniards and kickstarting business activity.”
Raquel added: “For those who say the measures are not helping: in Sevilla, almost 87,000 passes have been purchased across Cercanías, Media Distancia and Avant services since January 1. This figure is increasing to almost 280,000 multijourney tickets throughout Andalucia.”
Fernando Ayala Collado collapsed when he crossed the finish line apparently due to a heart attack. After first being treated by the medical services at the race, he was taken by ambulance to Elche General Hospital, where he passed away shortly afterwards.
It is believed the tragedy was due to the unseasonably hot weather registered at the weekend, with temperatures close to 30ºC.
Elche mayor Carlos González expressed his condolences to the family of the young athlete and called on the municipal medical services to clarify the exact reasons for the accident “on a day on which the race was marked by a strong heat that made it harder than usual on a course with hardly any difficulties.”
