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One Dead and Dozens Injured After Bus Carrying British Tourists Crashes in Canary Islands

 

La Gomera-Canary Islands / 10 April 2026

 

La Gomera, Canary Islands — One person has died and at least 27 others, including British tourists, have been injured after a coach crashed on the Spanish island of La Gomera, local authorities have confirmed.

 

The incident occurred on Friday afternoon along the GM-2 road near San Sebastián de La Gomera, where the vehicle is believed to have veered off the road at a sharp hairpin bend before plunging down a slope into a ravine.

 

Emergency Response and Casualties

According to the Canary Islands emergency coordination service (112), the alarm was raised shortly after 1:00pm local time, prompting a major emergency response.

 

Firefighters, paramedics, police, and the Spanish Red Cross were dispatched to the scene, alongside multiple ambulances and an air ambulance.

 

Authorities confirmed:

• One person died at the scene
• Four people sustained serious injuries
• More than 20 others suffered minor injuries
• Among the most seriously injured were:
• A 73-year-old man
• A 42-year-old man, both with traumatic injuries

 

They were initially treated at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Hospital before being airlifted to specialist facilities in Tenerife for further treatment.

 

Other injured passengers were also taken to the local hospital, where they are receiving care.

 

Bus Left Road at Dangerous Bend

Images released by regional authorities appear to show the coach having left the roadway on a tight mountain curve — a feature common on La Gomera’s steep and winding terrain — before coming to rest below the road.

 

Investigators are now working to determine the exact cause of the crash, including whether road conditions, mechanical failure, or driver error played a role.

 

State of Emergency Declared

The Canary Islands Government activated an emergency response protocol shortly after the incident, placing the island on alert to coordinate medical and rescue services.

 

Regional president Fernando Clavijo expressed his condolences in a public statement, saying his thoughts were with the victims and their families.

 

British Tourists Involved

The bus was carrying a group of British tourists, highlighting the popularity of the Canary Islands — particularly among UK visitors seeking holiday travel.

 

The UK government is expected to be liaising with Spanish authorities, while consular support may be provided to those affected.

 

Ongoing Investigation

Authorities have not yet released the identity of the deceased, and the condition of the seriously injured remains under close medical supervision.

 

The incident is likely to raise renewed concerns about road safety on mountainous routes across the Canary Islands, where narrow roads and sharp bends can present significant driving challenges.