Cyclist Hospitalized After Crash on Tenerife’s TF-82 Road
A 69-year-old cyclist was hospitalized with moderate injuries following an accident on Tenerife's TF-82 road in Garachico this morning.
Road safety on the islands' secondary roads is back in the spotlight after an accident in Garachico this morning. According to the Canary Islands' emergency services (1-1-2), a 69-year-old man needed medical attention after a cycling accident on the TF-82 road.
The incident occurred around 10:00 a.m. near the four-kilometer marker, highlighting the risks cyclists face on shared roads. Emergency teams treated the man at the scene before taking him to the Hospital del Norte with moderate injuries.
The Civil Guard is investigating the circumstances of the crash, with support from local police. The accident serves as a reminder of the need for caution on Tenerife’s roads, where the challenging terrain and traffic make safe coexistence between cyclists and drivers a constant priority.