One dead after bus carrying British tourists crashes in Canary Islands, officials say
One British Tourist Killed in Bus Accident on Canary Islands
Crash in La Gomera Leaves 27 Injured
Local emergency services confirmed that a man has died and 27 others were injured after a bus transporting British tourists crashed into a ravine on La Gomera, one of Spain’s Canary Islands. The incident occurred near the San Sebastián de La Gomera dock, where the group was set to board a ferry to Tenerife, according to Spanish outlet El Mundo.
Details of the Incident
The bus was carrying 28 people, including 27 British visitors and one driver, as reported by emergency services on X. All injured individuals have been hospitalized, with three in critical condition. Most were treated at Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, located on the island’s eastern side, while two seriously hurt passengers were airlifted to hospitals in Tenerife.
“The bus passengers were staying at a resort on the island,” said Héctor Cabrera, head of emergency operations in La Gomera, speaking to public broadcaster TVE.
Emergency responders deployed a medical helicopter and five ambulances to the scene. The vehicle was traveling on the GM-2 road when it plunged into a ravine approximately 10 meters deep, as detailed in El Mundo’s coverage. The road is known for its steep terrain and sharp turns, with an image shared by authorities showing the crash happening near a hairpin bend.
Canary Islands and Tourism
Fernando Clavijo, the president of the Canary Islands, extended his condolences to the victims and their families. La Gomera, the second smallest of the islands, is a short 50-minute ferry ride from Tenerife, the largest. The island is renowned for its hiking trails, which wind through volcanic landscapes, attracting nature enthusiasts.
According to the Canary Islands Tourism Observatory, around 3.83 million visitors arrived in the archipelago in 2025, with approximately 70,000 of them choosing La Gomera as their destination. The crash highlights the risks associated with the island’s scenic but challenging roads.
