A man has died and a woman is in serious condition following a traffic accident on the TF-1 motorway in Tenerife near Punta Prieta, in the municipality of Güímar. The incident occurred this afternoon (Friday) on the northbound carriageway heading towards Santa Cruz.
The emergency services received the first alert at around 3:20pm, which is when the Canary Islands Emergency Services Coordination Centre (CECOES) was informed of a car that had rolled several times and come to rest upside down, with both occupants trapped inside.
The vehicle had crashed into a bus shelter after hitting a concrete barrier used to separate traffic lanes.
Eyewitnesses described a dramatic scene in which the car lost control, struck the barrier, and rolled over before coming to a stop at the bus stop, leaving the vehicle completely destroyed. Images taken at the scene show extensive damage to the vehicle, highlighting the violent nature of the crash.
Emergency teams were quickly dispatched, and upon arrival, paramedics confirmed that the male driver had suffered injuries incompatible with life and could only certify his death at the scene. His female passenger, who had already managed to exit the vehicle by the time emergency services arrived, was treated for serious injuries and was taken to the Hospital Universitario Nuestra Señora de Candelaria in Santa Cruz.
Firefighters worked to secure the area and manage the wreckage, assisting other emergency personnel. Meanwhile, officers from the Guardia Civil took charge of the traffic, compiled the official accident report, and remained at the scene to oversee the custody of the deceased until judicial authorities arrived.
The incident caused significant disruption on the TF-1 and has once again raised concerns over road safety on one of Tenerife's busiest thoroughfares. An investigation into the cause of the accident is currently underway.
