A British visitor has been killed in Nepal following a fall from a hotel window.

Jennifer Smith, originally from Greater Manchester, was killed on December 4th following a four floor fall from a hotel in the Thamel area of Kathmandu.

Ms Smith had been working with the Platform2 charity to help construct schools in the country.

Based in the village of Lamatar, eight miles from the capital city, the 22-year-old had been enjoying a weekend off in the city when the accident happened.

In a statement, the group said: “Platform2 can confirm that a tragic accident on Saturday December 4th led to the death of a volunteer in Kathmandu, Nepal.

“The volunteer fell from a hotel window resulting in fatal injuries. The accident occurred while away from the Platform2 project on a weekend off.

“The next of kin have been informed, and we would like to offer the family our deepest sympathy.”

Investigation

Local police were called with the cause of death confirmed as accidental.

A Foreign Office spokesman said: “Next of kin have been informed and we are providing consular assistance.”

Ms Smith was on a ten week break in Nepal, and had been expecting to fly home on December 23rd.