The incident occurred when the driver, after testing positive for alcohol, crashed his vehicle into the public transport stop's structure and a nearby tree, causing it to be uprooted.
Images of the incident, shared by the Local Police of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria on social media, highlight the severity of the impact, which occurred at "high speed." Authorities noted that the situation "could have been a tragedy."
“"The images shared speak for themselves. The impact was at high speed and could have been a tragedy."
Fortunately, despite the considerable material damage caused, the driver involved was unharmed. The Local Police took the opportunity to reiterate the importance of road safety, emphasizing the message "behind the wheel, 0 alcohol."
