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Three boys dead after swimming accident at Arrabassada beach near Tarragona

Three boys have died after getting into trouble while swimming at a beach near Tarragona in northeastern Spain.

The incident occurred on Friday at Arrabassada beach. A group of six boys jumped into the sea from the cliffs despite a yellow warning flag indicating strong waves.

Three of the boys managed to return to shore on their own, while the others were picked up by rescue personnel.

A 12-year-old boy died at the scene despite resuscitation attempts. Two 13-year-old boys were taken to hospital in critical condition but later died.

Catalonia's regional president, Salvador Illa, expressed his deep sorrow over the deaths and wrote on X that "there are no words in such a moment of sorrow."

The city of Tarragona has declared three days of official mourning.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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