‘Fumes leak’ kills tourist in hotel stay

TRAGEDY Mayflower Hotel A SPANISH tourist died and his friend is critically ill after a suspected carbon monoxide leak at a fourstar London hotel.

Marcos Servera Menendez, 34 – declared dead at the scene – was believed to be sharing a room with Esteban Garcia, 37, who is in intensive care.

The two were in London for a short break and had seen a musical together.

They were said to be staying at the Mayflower Hotel in Kensington.

Police said: “Initial tests indicated a high reading of carbon monoxide. The hotel was evacuated.”

No one from the hotel could be reached for comment yesterday.

Mr Menendez was a cinema fan and had been a TV producer, cameraman and video technician.