Two injured, one a minor, by vehicle collision in Puerto del Rosario

A 1-year-old child and a 46-year-old man were taken to Fuerteventura General Hospital after being hit by a car.

Generic image of emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt at night in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura.
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Generic image of emergency lights reflecting on wet asphalt at night in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura.

A 1-year-old minor and a 46-year-old man were injured this Monday after being run over by a vehicle on the Avenida de la Constitución in Puerto del Rosario, Fuerteventura.

The incident occurred around 11:23 AM, when the Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Safety Coordinating Center (CECOES) 112 received the alert about the collision. After classifying the call, the alert was transferred to the emergency and security services.
The Canary Emergency Service (SUC), along with Primary Care and the Local Police, responded to the scene. The SUC coordinator assigned a basic life support ambulance and activated the medical team from the health center in Puerto del Rosario.
Upon arrival, healthcare personnel assessed and treated the affected individuals. The 1-year-old minor sustained a serious prognosis trauma and was transferred by ambulance to the Fuerteventura General Hospital. The 46-year-old man suffered several minor contusions and was also taken to the same hospital.
Meanwhile, Local Police officers regulated traffic in the area and initiated the corresponding proceedings following the incident.
Based on information from the official source: Gobierno de Canarias — Portal de Noticias (05/10/2026)