The Canary Islands Government's Emergency and Safety Coordinating Center (CECOES) 112 received an alert at 08:02 AM on October 25, 2026, regarding a vehicle leaving the road on the Carretera Costa Malpaís, in the municipality of Fuencaliente. The location, difficult to access, required the intervention of several emergency services.
Personnel from the La Palma Firefighters and the Emergency and Rescue Group (GES) rescued the affected individual at the scene of the incident. Subsequently, a rescue helicopter from the GES completed the aerial evacuation to the General Hospital of La Palma.
The Canary Emergency Service (SUC) deployed one medicalized ambulance and two basic life support ambulances. Healthcare personnel assessed and treated the woman, who presented with severe multiple injuries. After initial assistance and aerial evacuation, an ambulance transferred her to the hospital's emergency department.
The Guardia Civil also responded to the incident. Their officers prepared the corresponding report and collaborated with the emergency services.
