One dead after bus carrying British tourists crashes in Canary Islands, officials say
One Individual Lost Their Life After Bus Accident in Canary Islands
Local emergency services confirmed that a fatal accident occurred when a bus transporting British tourists plunged into a ravine on La Gomera, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. The incident left 27 others injured, with three in critical condition, according to reports from the regional emergency network, 112 Canarias.
Incident Overview
The bus was en route to the San Sebastián dock, where the group planned to board a ferry to Tenerife. At the time of the crash, 28 people were aboard, comprising 27 British tourists and the driver, as detailed by 112 Canarias in a social media post.
The vehicle was traveling along the GM-2 road, a winding path through mountainous terrain, when it descended into a ravine approximately 10 meters deep. An image shared by emergency personnel shows the crash happening near a sharp curve, highlighting the challenging nature of the route.
“The bus passengers were staying at a resort on the island,” stated Héctor Cabrera, the head of emergency operations in La Gomera, during an interview with public broadcaster TVE.
Medical Response
Emergency responders deployed a medical helicopter and five ambulances to the site. While most injured individuals were taken to Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, two critically hurt passengers were airlifted to hospitals on the neighboring island of Tenerife.
President Fernando Clavijo of the Canary Islands expressed his condolences, offering “support to the victims and their families” following the incident.
La Gomera’s Profile
La Gomera, the second smallest of the Canary Islands, is renowned for its hiking trails and volcanic landscapes. It is a favored destination among British travelers, with around 70,000 visitors recorded in 2025, as per the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory. The island’s ferry connection to Tenerife takes roughly 50 minutes, making it a convenient stop for tourists exploring the archipelago.
