A dramatic landslide on Thursday morning in San Juan de la Rambla has left one woman injured after a massive boulder detached from a hillside and crushed her vehicle on the TF-5 motorway.
The incident, which occurred at kilometre 44.6, is one of several disruptions linked to the lingering impact of Storm Olivier across the Canary Islands.
The emergency services responded swiftly to the incident arriving quickly at the scene, where they provided on-site care to the injured woman before transferring her to hospital for further medical treatment.
The force of the impact severely damaged the car, highlighting the scale of the rockfall.
The affected section of the TF-5 was quickly cordoned off as officers from the Guardia Civil in Icod de los Vinos took charge of managing the situation. Their efforts were focused on maintaining safety, assessing the risk of further landslides, and coordinating the clean-up operation.
The region, still saturated from heavy rains brought by Storm Olivier, continues to face risks of geological instability. The storm has caused widespread flooding, mudslides, and road closures throughout the archipelago over the last couple of days.
Authorities are urging people to remain vigilant, particularly in mountainous or landslide-prone areas. As Tenerife remains under weather and geological alerts, this latest incident stands as a sobering reminder of nature’s power and unpredictability.
