Motorcyclist fall closes Julio Luengo tunnel in Las Palmas

An oil spill on the road caused the accident early Thursday morning, leading to traffic jams.

Image of a fallen motorcyclist on the road with an oil spill, causing the closure of a tunnel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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Image of a fallen motorcyclist on the road with an oil spill, causing the closure of a tunnel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.

A motorcyclist's fall early Thursday morning, May 21st, at the Julio Luengo tunnel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, has led to access closures and traffic congestion.

A traffic accident occurred at 7:30 AM this Thursday, forcing the closure of access to the Julio Luengo tunnel in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The fall of a motorcyclist, who was heading towards Las Alcaravaneras, happened at the tunnel's exit.
According to the Local Police of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, the incident was caused by an "oil spill on the road." Mobility agents and the District Unit of the Local Police were dispatched to the scene.
As a result of the accident and the tunnel closure, significant traffic delays have been reported in the area, particularly affecting access from León y Castillo street and the Port zone.