British man, 77, dies after tourist bus crashes in Canary Islands
British Tourist Dies in Canary Islands Bus Accident
Incident and Initial Response
A British tourist, aged 77, lost his life following a bus crash in La Gomera, Canary Islands, which left 27 others injured. The accident occurred on the GM-2 road, where the vehicle veered off course and plunged into a ravine. Emergency services received the call at 13:16 local time, reported as 13:16 BST, according to 112 Canarias.
The bus was en route to San Sebastián de La Gomera dock, with plans to board a ferry to Tenerife. A total of 28 individuals were aboard, including 27 British visitors and one driver. El Mundo noted the group was staying at a resort on the island prior to the incident.
Emergency crews deployed three helicopters and five ambulances to the scene. The bus fell from a height of approximately 10 meters, as described by El Mundo, with the crash site near a hairpin bend. Initial reports indicated all 27 injured were taken to Hospital Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, but later updates stated that three were transferred to Tenerife for specialized care.
Medical Updates and Official Statements
By Friday night, 21 of the injured had been discharged from the hospital. Three remained under observation, while the remaining three, including a 73-year-old man and a 42-year-old man with severe injuries, were evacuated via helicopter to Tenerife.
“My thoughts are with those affected by this tragic incident involving a bus carrying British holidaymakers,” said Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper on X. “We are in touch with local authorities and ready to support Brits and their families.”
“Support to the victims and their families is our priority,” added President Fernando Clavijo of the Canary Islands.
La Gomera: A Hiking Destination
La Gomera, the second smallest of Spain’s Canary Islands, is renowned for its hiking trails through volcanic landscapes. The island is just 50 minutes by ferry from Tenerife, the largest of the archipelago. The Canary Islands Tourism Observatory reported that around 3.83 million Britons visited the region in 2025, with approximately 70,000 choosing La Gomera as their destination.
