Six die after becoming trapped in Tenerife tunnel

SIX people died and 23 were rescued after becoming trapped in an underground shaft on the Spanish island of Tenerife, local officials said.

Five bodies had been brought up and removed by helicopter but emergency services were still working yesterday in difficult conditions, due to lack of air, to bring out the sixth victim, said regional government officer Jose Segura.

The group were exploring the tunnel on Saturday when they got lost.