A minibus caught fire this afternoon (Friday), on the GC-1 motorway near the desalination plant and heading towards Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, causing severe traffic congestion on the island’s main through road.
The incident produced a dramatic column of smoke visible from the nearby shopping centres, Mirador and Las Terrazas.
The fire has led to major delays in both directions on the GC-1, exacerbating an already challenging traffic situation due to planned road closures in preparation for the Maluma concert, one of the last major events of the Las Palmas carnival.
The fire brigade have been battling the blaze while the Guardia Civil are on-site attempting to restore normal traffic flow, and the emergency services have activated an alert to dispatch medical units. It remains unclear at this stage whether there are any injuries resulting from the incident.
Motorists are advised to seek alternative routes where possible and allow extra time for their journeys, as the road remains heavily congested.
