A tragic accident occurred on the GC-500 highway, near the Juan Grande landfill roundabout in San Bartolomé de Tirajana.
The GC-500 highway was the scene of a major traffic accident early this morning near the Juan Grande landfill roundabout in the municipality of San Bartolomé de Tirajana . The accident, which involved a head-on collision between a car and a bus belonging to the Global company , resulted in one fatality and two serious injuries.
According to information provided by the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) , the driver of the car died instantly, while two bus passengers suffered serious injuries and were urgently transferred to a hospital to receive specialized medical care.
Emergency services intervention in the GC-500 accident
Three fire trucks from San Bartolomé de Tirajana , one fire truck from the Fire Consortium, two advanced life support ambulances, and two basic life support ambulances from the Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) responded to the accident . The Civil Guard Traffic Unit , the road maintenance service, and the San Bartolomé de Tirajana Local Police also arrived at the scene , coordinating rescue and assistance efforts for those involved.
The road was closed at the Aeroclub roundabout to facilitate both rescue efforts and the investigation into the cause of the accident.
Causes and consequences of the accident on the GC-500: ongoing investigation
The accident occurred due to a head-on collision when the car entered the oncoming lane, striking the bus directly. The severity of the impact required the immediate mobilization of significant emergency resources.
The exact circumstances that caused the tourist vehicle to cross into the oncoming lane are currently under investigation. Authorities have restored normal traffic flow on the GC-500.
The Canary Islands Emergency Service (SUC) treated a total of sixteen people at the scene of the accident.
The bus driver suffered severe multiple injuries and was taken by ambulance from the SUC (Sector of Unity) to the Gran Canaria University Hospital. Another victim suffered severe head trauma and was taken by ambulance to the Doctor Negrín University Hospital of Gran Canaria.
Likewise, five people with moderate injuries, barring complications, were taken to San Roque University Hospital in Maspalomas, while three others with similar injuries were transferred to Hospiten Roca. In addition, two people with moderate injuries were taken to the Insular University Hospital of Gran Canaria.
Four other people were treated at the scene of the accident, but did not require transfer to a hospital.
