The grieving family of a British father are demanding answers after he suffered a fatal heart attack, moments after being severely scalded by boiling water in a Turkish hotel shower.
David Hinton, a 59-year-old BT engineer and father-of-two from Braintree, Essex, was on a dream holiday with his wife when the tragic incident unfolded at the five-star Concorde De Luxe Resort in Lara, Antalya.
A Holiday Turned Nightmare
What was meant to be a relaxing break turned into a horrifying ordeal when Mr Hinton stepped into the shower and was suddenly drenched in scalding hot water. His wife, Tracey, heard his screams and rushed to help, finding him in agony with his skin turning red.
Despite her desperate attempts to cool him down, the shock and trauma of the incident triggered a massive heart attack. Paramedics fought to save him, but he was pronounced dead at the scene, covered only by a towel.
Family's Fight for Justice
Now, Mr Hinton's devastated family are pursuing legal action, alleging that a critical safety device—a thermostatic mixing valve (TMV) designed to prevent such scalding—was either missing or faulty in the hotel bathroom.
His daughter, Chelsea, has spoken of the family's utter devastation, stating they are determined to ensure no other family endures a similar preventable tragedy. The family's legal team is investigating whether UK tour operator Love Holidays bears any responsibility for the safety standards at the accommodation it promotes.
A Life Cut Short
Described as a loving husband, father, and grandfather, David Hinton's sudden death has left a void in the lives of his family. They remember him as a hardworking man who was eagerly looking forward to retirement and spending more time with his loved ones.
This tragic case highlights the hidden dangers tourists can face and raises serious questions about health and safety standards in overseas accommodations marketed to British holidaymakers.
