British Tourist, 77, Dies as Bus Plunges into Ravine in Canary Islands
A 77-year-old British man died when a tourist bus carrying 28 British passengers crashed into a ravine on the Canary Island of La Gomera. The bus fell 10 meters near San Sebastián de La Gomera, injuring 27 others, three seriously.
A tourist bus carrying British vacationers plunged into a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, killing one passenger and injuring dozens more.
The bus was transporting 28 British tourists and their driver to a boat excursion when it veered off the road and fell 10 meters into the ravine near San Sebastián de La Gomera. A 77-year-old British man died in the crash, according to Spanish Civil Guard officials.
Twenty-seven other passengers were injured, with three in serious condition. Local emergency services responded to the scene to rescue passengers and transport the injured to medical facilities.
The vehicle fell from a significant height near the main town of La Gomera, one of the smaller Canary Islands popular with British tourists for hiking and boat tours. The cause of the crash is still under investigation.
La Gomera's mountainous terrain and winding roads can be challenging for tour buses navigating between attractions and ports.
This crash highlights safety risks tourists face on mountainous island roads. The Canary Islands are a popular vacation spot for British tourists, with thousands visiting each year for tours and excursions.
Spanish authorities will investigate the cause of the crash. Injured passengers are receiving medical treatment.
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