Multi-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Gridlock on Tenerife’s TF-5 Highway
A multi-vehicle collision in La Victoria de Acentejo has caused significant traffic gridlock on Tenerife’s TF-5 motorway, prompting emergency services to advise commuters to seek alternative routes.
Traffic on the TF-5 is at a standstill this morning following a multi-vehicle crash in the north of Tenerife. The accident occurred in La Victoria de Acentejo, causing immediate and significant delays for drivers heading north.
Four vehicles were involved in the collision, prompting an emergency response to secure the area and manage the resulting congestion. Traffic is currently backed up past the El Bohío service station, severely affecting commuters traveling toward Icod de los Vinos.
This incident highlights the ongoing vulnerability of Tenerife’s main northern artery. Because the road is constantly at capacity, it lacks the flexibility to handle accidents, often leading to hours of gridlock. The lack of effective alternative routes means that even minor mishaps frequently result in major bottlenecks.
Emergency services are urging drivers to use extreme caution near the scene. Those planning to travel through the area are advised to seek secondary routes while crews work to clear the vehicles and restore normal traffic flow.