Bus accident occurs on La Gomera island in the Canary Islands

On April 10, 2026, a tourist bus veered off the GM-2 highway and fell down a slope in San Sebastian de La Gomera, in the Canary Islands. The incident occurred at approximately 13:15 local time. Emergency services confirmed one fatality, while the number of injured varies by source between 15 and 26 people, with three individuals reported in critical condition. Authorities and emergency response teams, including medical personnel, firefighters, and the Civil Guard, were dispatched to the scene along with a rescue helicopter. While one report stated all passengers were British, another official source noted that the victims were guests at a local hotel complex without confirming their nationality. The exact circumstances surrounding the crash remain under investigation. Images from the scene show the bus overturned on the side of the road.