British tourist, 56, fighting for his life after trying to jump from balcony to swimming pool at Cyprus villa

A BRITISH tourist is fighting for his life after plunging 10ft from a balcony.

The 56-year-old tried to jump off a ledge into a swimming pool at his villa but ended up crashing onto the pavement below before being quickly rushed to hospital in a serious condition.

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The Brit was staying in a mansion in Pegeia, Cyprus when he slipped while attempting the dangerous leap.

He was transferred to the Accident and Emergency Department of Pafos General Hospital shortly after the accident.

Doctors then sent him to the Intensive Care Unit due to the seriousness of his injuries.

The man was staying in the villa with his friends at the time of the horror fall, Cypriot media reports.

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