Car-Motorcycle Collision Causes Major Delays on Tenerife’s TF-5 Highway
A collision between a car and a motorcycle near Los Realejos caused significant traffic delays on Tenerife’s TF-5 highway this afternoon, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding the road's capacity and infrastructure.
Traffic on Tenerife’s main northern highway, the TF-5, ground to a halt this afternoon following a collision. According to the Canary Islands’ 112 emergency service, the accident involved a car and a motorcycle near the turnoff for El Socorro beach in Los Realejos.
Incidents like this highlight the vulnerability of the TF-5, a road that struggles to handle traffic volumes far beyond what it was originally built for. Because of the island’s challenging terrain, most traffic is funneled onto this single route, meaning even minor accidents create major bottlenecks that disrupt thousands of daily commutes.
Emergency teams, including the Civil Guard, local police, and firefighters, were dispatched to the scene to secure the area and clear the road.
Authorities are urging drivers to use extreme caution in the area, where traffic remains heavy. This latest incident serves as a reminder of the urgent need for better road safety and more reliable transport alternatives, as the island remains heavily dependent on private vehicles for connectivity.