One dead after bus carrying British tourists crashes in Canary Islands, officials say

Tragedy on the Canary Islands: Bus Accident Claims One Life

A fatal accident occurred on the Canary Islands when a bus transporting British tourists plunged into a ravine in La Gomera, officials confirmed. The incident happened near the village of San Sebastián de La Gomera, as reported by the Spanish news outlet El Mundo. The vehicle fell from a height of 10 meters, leaving 28 individuals on board with 27 injured and one fatality.

Emergency services deployed a medical helicopter and five ambulances to the scene, according to 112 Canarias. The majority of the injured were transported to Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, located on the island’s eastern side. However, two seriously hurt passengers were flown by helicopter to hospitals in Tenerife, a neighboring island. Three of the injured are reported to be in critical condition.

Details of the Crash and Road Conditions

The accident occurred on the GM-2 road, a winding mountain path known for its sharp turns. An image shared by emergency responders suggests the crash took place close to a hairpin bend. Héctor Cabrera, head of emergency operations in La Gomera, noted that the passengers were staying at a resort on the island. President Fernando Clavijo of the Canary Islands extended his condolences to the victims and their families.

“The bus passengers were staying at a resort on the island,” stated Héctor Cabrera in an interview with public broadcaster TVE.

“I offer my support to the victims and their families,” said Fernando Clavijo, reflecting on the incident.