Driver Escapes Injury After Car Overturns in La Laguna
A driver escaped with minor injuries after their car overturned on a winding road in La Laguna, Tenerife, prompting a swift response from local emergency services.
Road safety on Tenerife’s secondary routes is back in the spotlight after a car overturned on the Camino de Las Mercedes in La Laguna this Thursday. While the driver fortunately suffered only minor injuries, the incident highlights the dangers of the area’s winding mountain roads, which require constant focus from drivers.
Emergency services were quickly mobilized to the scene. Firefighters from the San Benito station secured the area and stabilized the vehicle to ensure it was safe for rescue operations. Meanwhile, the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) assessed the driver, who was treated on-site and did not require hospital care.
This accident serves as a reminder of why coordinated emergency responses are so vital in La Laguna. Given the heavy traffic on these rural roads, quick action from rescue teams remains essential to keeping the public safe and minimizing the impact of accidents, which continue to be a frequent reason for emergency call-outs across the islands.