The insular director of the State General Administration, Juan Luis Navarro, has announced that the primary line of inquiry into the bus accident that occurred in La Gomera points towards a possible mechanical failure. This hypothesis specifically targets the condition of the vehicle's brakes.
The Civil Guard is conducting a thorough analysis of the details regarding the condition of the bus after the incident. A crucial element in this investigation is the tachograph, an electronic device that records the vehicle's speed and operation, and whose study is essential to clarify the causes of the accident.
Concurrently, officers have begun a series of interviews with passengers, although this process has not yet concluded. For instance, the statement from the deceased's wife was still pending as of early Sunday. These testimonies are considered key elements for reconstructing the events.
“"There are many elements, including the testimonies of the people who were on board."
The investigation commenced on the very day of the accident, with the intervention of the Judicial Police and traffic units. On Friday, a specialized team from Tenerife traveled to La Gomera to conduct an on-site analysis, extracting the tachograph and beginning to take statements from passengers and potential witnesses along the route.
Initial reports suggest that the driver attempted to prevent the vehicle from leaving the road before it plunged down the hillside. Fortunately, the bus stopped after only a few meters, which prevented the incident from having even more severe consequences. The investigation will continue for several days, as some reports have a maximum legal period for their preparation.
