Two Women Injured After Being Struck by Car in Tenerife
Two women were hospitalized with injuries after being struck by a car on a busy street in Candelaria, Tenerife, renewing calls for improved urban traffic-calming measures.
Road safety in the Canary Islands is back in the spotlight after an accident in Candelaria, Tenerife, this morning. Two women were struck by a car on Calle Frailes Dominicos, once again highlighting the risks pedestrians face on busy urban streets.
The incident occurred just before 7:45 a.m., prompting an immediate response from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC). A 27-year-old woman suffered shoulder and hip injuries, while the second woman sustained neck pain and hip trauma. Both were treated at the scene before being taken to the Hospital de La Candelaria for further care.
Accidents like this in residential and commercial areas have sparked calls for better traffic-calming measures. Urban planners in Spain are increasingly focused on reducing speed limits and improving visibility at crossings to prevent such collisions. Local police are now investigating the scene to determine exactly how the accident happened and to establish any potential liability.