At least one dead after tourist bus plunges down a ravine ... - AS USA
A bus carrying British tourists on the Spanish island of La Gomera crashed, leaving at least 14 injured - three of them in serious condition.
en.as.comHere’s the latest on La Gomera, Canary Islands based on the most recent coverage I can access.
- A serious bus crash on La Gomera involving British tourists: reports indicate a tour coach plunged down a ravine on the GM-2 road, resulting in at least one death and numerous injuries. Authorities declared an emergency multi-casualty response and are investigating possible brake failure as a cause.[1][3][4]
- Weather disruptions affected air travel in the Canary Islands around the same period, with storms contributing to flight cancellations and baggage/ground transport delays across the archipelago, including La Gomera’s connections via Teneriffe and other islands.[2][5]
- Local authorities and emergency services coordinated rapid response, including medical evacuation by helicopter and treatment at local hospitals, as part of the regional emergency plan PLATECA for civil protection.[3]
- Media coverage from Canary Islands-focused outlets and international outlets highlighted the event as a major incident for La Gomera, with ongoing investigations into the braking system and road safety on the island’s GM-2 corridor.[4][3]
If you’d like, I can pull together a concise timeline of the incident, map the GM-2 route, or summarize official statements from the Canary Islands government and health services. I can also monitor for follow-up updates (e.g., casualty figures, investigation conclusions, and any travel advisories) and provide a brief, updated digest. Need a specific focus (safety, travel impact, or official responses)?