Woman Seriously Injured After Being Hit by Car in La Laguna
A 35-year-old woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle in La Laguna, Tenerife, prompting renewed calls for improved urban road safety measures.
Road safety in Tenerife is back in the spotlight after a serious accident in La Laguna this morning, highlighting the dangers pedestrians face on busy streets. According to the 1-1-2 Emergency Services, a 35-year-old woman is in the hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car.
The accident happened on Calle Espronceda just before 9:00 a.m. Emergency teams arrived quickly to stabilize the woman, who suffered multiple traumatic injuries, before rushing her to the Nuestra Señora de Candelaria University Hospital.
Incidents like this have reignited the debate over the need for better traffic calming measures and improved visibility at pedestrian crossings to keep urban areas safe. Authorities are now investigating the circumstances of the 8:37 a.m. collision to determine the driver's responsibility, as road safety remains a major concern for the island.