Driver Rescued After Vehicle Plunges Off Road in Northern Tenerife
Emergency services rescued a driver trapped in an overturned vehicle after it veered off the road and plunged into a field between Tejina and Tacoronte on Sunday.
Road safety on northern Tenerife’s secondary roads is back in the spotlight following a crash this Sunday on the route between Tejina and Tacoronte. The Tenerife Fire Consortium reported that emergency services were called to the scene just before 8:00 p.m. after receiving an alert via the 1-1-2 Emergency and Security Coordination Center.
The accident occurred when a vehicle veered off the road and plunged three meters down into a cultivated field. The car landed overturned, leaving one occupant trapped inside. Firefighters had to use specialized equipment to extricate the individual from the wreckage.
This incident highlights the challenges of navigating the island’s road network, where irregular terrain demands constant driver focus. The rapid response from rescue teams was critical, as the difficult landscape can often complicate emergency operations. The firefighters' expertise was essential in safely freeing the trapped occupant.