Sad shipwreck: Valencia coach and three children drowned!

Sad shipwreck: Valencia coach and three children drowned!

Spanish football coach Fernando Martín Carreras, who was in charge of Valencia FC's women's second team, drowned in a tragic shipwreck in Indonesia on Friday. He died along with three of his children, while his wife and another daughter survived the accident. This tragic news was confirmed on Saturday by Carreras' father-in-law Enrique Ortuño to the EFE news agency.

The accident occurred near Padar Island, east of Bali, when the tourist boat capsized due to engine failure. There were a total of eleven people on board at the time of the accident. A strong swell of up to 1.5 meters led to the fatal events, which happened around 8:30 p.m. local time. Four people, including Fernando Martín and his three children, drowned, while the other passengers, including Carreras' wife Andrea and a daughter, were rescued.

Details about the accident

While the search for the missing family members continues, the survivors are under the support of the Indonesian Consulate in Jakarta. There are reports that the likelihood of finding Carreras and his children alive is extremely low. Enrique Ortuño had also described that his daughter and granddaughter were thrown from the boat, which led to their rescue.

Fernando Martín was known for his coaching career in football and had previously played at various clubs in the Comunidad Valenciana, Cultural Leonesa and Cartagena. In an official statement, Valencia FC expressed deep regret at the loss of Carreras and his children.

Unclear safety standards

The shipwreck in Indonesia raises questions about safety standards on tourist boats, similar to recent incidents in Egypt. Investigations there found significant safety deficiencies in boats used for tourists. These conditions, such as inadequate life jackets and blocked emergency exits, have led to several recent tragedies, including the sinking of the submersible Sea Story, which killed 11 people.

In connection with the events in Egypt, the public prosecutor's office is now investigating negligent homicide. These current events highlight the urgent need to improve the safety of tourists - both in Indonesia and Egypt - and to ensure adequate precautionary measures to prevent such tragedies in the future.

The entire tragic event is a reminder of how quickly people's lives can be changed by unforeseen circumstances and how important it is to feel safe while traveling.

Reporting of the tragedy leaves the coach's survivors and his children in great pain, while the entire football community mourns the loss.

oe24 reports that the Indonesian authorities are continuing to investigate the exact circumstances and are also asking for assistance in clarifying the accident. Further details can be found at RTVE and t online.