Car Accident on TF-5 Causes Major Traffic Delays in Northern Tenerife
A car accident on Tenerife’s TF-5 near Tacoronte caused significant traffic delays in both directions, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of the island's primary arterial road.
Traffic in the north of Tenerife was brought to a standstill on Wednesday after a car veered off the TF-5, highlighting the ongoing vulnerability of the island’s main arterial road.
The accident occurred near Tacoronte, a busy stretch where even minor incidents often trigger widespread delays. Emergency services, including firefighters and Civil Guard traffic officers, were quickly dispatched to the scene near the Red Cross intersection. Their efforts to secure the area and manage the flow of vehicles caused significant tailbacks in both directions.
Traffic heading toward the capital saw heavy congestion, while those traveling toward Puerto de la Cruz faced major delays, particularly around the Los Mirones area.
This incident once again underscores the fragility of the island's road network; with few high-capacity alternatives available, a single accident can create a bottleneck that impacts thousands of commuters. Authorities are working to clear the scene and restore normal traffic flow, but they advise drivers to remain cautious due to the ongoing instability on the road.