Trapped Briton dies in spa fire in Morocco

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A father-of-two died after getting trapped in a spa when a blaze tore through a hotel in Morocco.

Rescuers were unable to save the man in his 40s. He died from smoke inhalation at the five-star Jaal Riad Resort in Marrakech. A worker who was trapped also died.

The dead Briton was on holiday with friends when the fire broke out at the £200-a-night hotel on Wednesday. 

A source said: “It was truly horrific. His friends have had to break the news to his family. We are all heartbroken.”

The Jaal Riad Resort’s website boasts of a 3,000 square-metre wellness space on three floors, “because it is important to take care of you”.

A hotel spokesperson confirmed a guest had died but said: “We can’t comment further because of an ongoing investigation.”

The Foreign Office and British consulate in Morocco are believed to be supporting the family.

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