A British couple has died after their £300,000 Ferrari plunged off a mountain highway and into a river in northern Spain.
The married pair, aged 78 and 58, were killed when their supercar skidded off the road and tumbled into the Yuso River in Boca de Huergano on Saturday.
The black Ferrari 488, capable of reaching speeds of 205mph, was found partially submerged in the water after the horror crash.
The couple were part of a large convoy of around 20 other Ferrari owners with UK number plates taking part in a rally.
The vehicle ran into the Yuso River in Boca de Huergano
The group had arrived in the province of León just a day before the tragic incident. Local media reported the accident occurred at 2pm on Saturday as the pair were driving along the scenic N-621 highway.
Police have not yet released the names of the victims. Rescuers faced a challenging operation to reach the victims, with emergency services taking up to six hours after arriving at the scene.
The Ferrari had flipped upside down on its roof before being turned over during the rescue attempt. Firefighters had to cut through thick foliage to access the vehicle's crushed shell.
A large number of emergency crew members including Traffic Police and the Civil Guard.
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The incident took place near the village of Boca de Huergano
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Local resident Jose Antonio Gutierrez Sampedro commented on the accident, saying: "A Ferrari 488 with 700 horsepower needs to be handled carefully."
He added: "It seems the couple were 78 and 58 years old. Maybe the driver suffered a medical emergency. Such a sad way to lose your life."
A Foreign Office spokesman said: "We are supporting the families of a British man and woman who died in Spain and are in contact with the local authorities."
The incident has shocked the Ferrari owners' community who were participating in the rally event.
