Elderly Man Hospitalized After Being Trapped Under Car in Santa Cruz de Tenerife
An 85-year-old man was hospitalized with moderate injuries after being struck and trapped by a vehicle in Santa Cruz de Tenerife this morning.
Road safety in urban areas is back in the headlines following a serious accident in Santa Cruz de Tenerife this morning. An 85-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a car on Roberto Sánchez Suárez Street, highlighting the risks elderly pedestrians face in busy city environments.
The incident occurred just before 10:00 a.m. Emergency responders faced a difficult rescue, as the man was trapped beneath the vehicle. Firefighters from the Tenerife Consortium were called to the scene to free him. Once rescued, the man was treated by the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC), who sent both a medical team and a basic life support unit to stabilize him.
The victim was taken to the Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria University Hospital with a moderate hip injury. The incident serves as a reminder of how vital rapid coordination between emergency services is in densely populated areas.
The man remains under medical observation, and the Local Police have launched an investigation. Officers are currently preparing a report to determine exactly how the accident happened, as authorities continue to address the ongoing challenges of balancing vehicle traffic with pedestrian safety.