Two-Vehicle Crash Causes Major Delays on Tenerife’s TF-5 Highway
A two-vehicle collision near Tenerife’s Los Rodeos airport caused significant traffic delays on the TF-5 this afternoon, leaving one person with minor injuries.
Traffic on the TF-5 was severely delayed this afternoon following a two-vehicle collision near Tenerife’s Los Rodeos airport. The accident, which occurred at 2:18 p.m. in the northbound lanes, caused immediate gridlock on a road that is already pushed well beyond its intended capacity every day.
According to the 112 Emergency Coordination Center, one person sustained minor injuries and was treated at the scene by a basic life support ambulance crew. Civil Guard officers and road maintenance teams also attended to clear the vehicles and restore traffic flow.
This incident highlights the ongoing fragility of the island’s northern road network, where even minor accidents cause widespread disruption. Because this section of the road handles both airport traffic and long-distance commuters, the crash serves as a reminder of the urgent need for structural improvements to ease the pressure on this vital route.