Woman Injured After Vehicle Skids Off Road and Falls into Ravine in Valverde, El Hierro

A woman sustained moderate injuries following a traffic accident on Barlovento street in the municipality of Valverde.

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A woman has sustained moderate injuries after a vehicle skidded off the road and fell into a ravine on Barlovento street in the municipality of Valverde, El Hierro.

The incident occurred on October 19, 2026, around 11:38 PM. The Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Safety Coordinating Center (CECOES) 112 received an alert about the incident.
After classifying the call, CECOES transferred the alert to the relevant emergency services, including the Canary Emergency Medical Service (SUC), the El Hierro Emergency Intervention Group, and the Guardia Civil.
SUC medical personnel, after assessing and treating the affected woman at the scene, determined she had sustained various moderate-severity contusions.
Guardia Civil officers initiated the corresponding accident report. The El Hierro Emergency Intervention Group also collaborated with the other mobilized resources.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Portal de Noticias (20/10/2026)