Motorcyclist injured in Puerto de la Cruz accident
A 61-year-old motorcyclist was hospitalized with moderate injuries following a fall in Puerto de la Cruz, Tenerife, this morning.
Road safety in Tenerife is back in the spotlight after a 61-year-old man was moderately injured in an accident in Puerto de la Cruz this morning.
According to the 112 Emergency and Security Coordination Center, the incident occurred around 9:45 a.m. on Calle Punta de la Carrera. A motorcyclist fell while riding, prompting an immediate response from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC). After receiving initial care at the scene, the man was taken to Hospiten Bellevue for further treatment.
This incident highlights the ongoing risks faced by motorcyclists on urban roads, a group frequently identified as vulnerable in annual reports from the Directorate-General for Traffic (DGT). Local Police attended the scene to manage traffic and file an official report.
Authorities have not yet confirmed whether the man collided with another vehicle or simply lost control, and an investigation is underway. Officials continue to emphasize that road safety depends on careful driving and well-maintained infrastructure.