The first incident, located between Los Naranjeros and Guamasa, led to the closure of the left lane, drastically reducing the road's capacity during a high-density traffic hour.
A short distance away, a second incident near Los Naranjeros, Tacoronte, involving two immobilized cars, exacerbates the situation, also affecting the left lane towards the island's capital.
The simultaneous occurrence of both accidents has generated severe congestion, with traffic jams extending from Guamasa and Tacoronte to the municipality of El Sauzal, impacting the flow of vehicles and public transport.
Emergency and road management resources from the Cabildo de Tenerife are working at the affected sites. The exact causes of the collisions and the extent of injuries or material damage remain unknown.
“"If you witness an incident like the one on Tenerife's northern highway, the first step is to remain calm and apply the PAS conduct: Protect, Alert, and Assist."
The General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) emphasizes the importance of acting correctly in road emergencies. The PAS protocol (Protect, Alert, Assist) is crucial. Protecting involves securing the accident scene, signaling your presence, and wearing a reflective vest before exiting your vehicle on high-speed roads. Alerting means immediately notifying emergency services (1-1-2 in the Canary Islands), providing precise details about the location and situation.
Assisting, the final step, should only be done if you have basic first-aid knowledge and the environment is safe, avoiding moving victims unless there is imminent danger to prevent worsening potential internal injuries. Prompt intervention and early assistance by qualified medical teams are vital for saving lives and reducing disabilities.
