British couple killed after £300k Ferrari plunges into Spanish river in horror crash

The incident occurred during a rally, with the vehicle plunging into a river in Boca de Huergano, northern Spain.

A married couple, aged 78 and 58, were found dead in their £300,000 sports car on May 10.

Pictures from the horror scene show the remains of their destroyed Ferrari 448, which as partially submerged in the river.

It is unclear whether the couple drowned or died from their initial injuries.

Rescue teams reportedly spent over six hours trying to recover the couple, who were trapped in the vehicle.

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The car had been reportedly been flicked on its roof as teams from support from the Traffic Police, the Civil Guard and fire fighters responded to the incident.

Local media reports claim another may have suffered a medical emergency.

The couple were driving on Spains' N-621 road - one of the countries National Highways known for its spectacular views.

This comes asfter one Briton died and three were left seriously injured following a collision between a four-seater quad-cycle and a car in New Zealand.

New Zealand Police confirmed they were working with the British high commission in Wellington as part of their investigation into the accident involving the four-wheel, pedal-powered cycle.

nspector Brad Allen, Wellington district road policing manager, said in a statement: "The deceased was critically injured but died at the scene before they could be airlifted to hospital. Three other people, also on the bike, suffered serious injuries.

"Police's thoughts, aroha (the Maori word for love) and condolences go out to the family and loved ones of the deceased.