The incident took place around 16:30. According to sources from the Canary Islands Government Emergency Coordination Center (Cecoes 112) and the Local Police, the impact between the two vehicles required immediate intervention from emergency medical services.
A basic life support ambulance and a medicalized unit were dispatched to the scene to treat the victim, who suffered a head injury. Due to the severity of the crash, local officers proceeded to close the road to all traffic.
The traffic disruption has affected the regular routes of transport companies Global and Guaguas Municipales, which have had to modify their services. At this time, authorities have not confirmed the exact causes of the collision or details regarding any potential arrests.
Following this incident, local residents have reiterated their long-standing demand for the installation of speed bumps on the main road of Almatriche, arguing that high speeds in the area increase the risk of accidents and pedestrian collisions.
