A bus carrying British tourists in Spain’s Canary Islands has veered off a mountain road and crashed into a ravine, killing one person and injuring 27 others, authorities said.The accident occurred at about 1.15 pm local time on Friday on the GM-2 highway near San Sebastian de La Gomera on the island of La Gomera.According to officials, the bus lost control at a turn and slid down the slope into a ravine. The vehicle was reportedly taking a group of British tourists on a boat trip.

Casualties and Injuries

Emergency services confirmed that one person died in the accident, while 27 others, including the driver, were injured. Many of these passengers suffered serious injuries, with at least three of them said to be in critical condition.Most of the injured were initially taken to the local hospital in San Sebastián, with some later transferred to facilities on the neighboring island of Tenerife for advanced treatment.

Emergency response and rescue efforts

Rescue teams including fire brigade, police, ambulance and air rescue units rushed to the spot after receiving the alert shortly after 1 pm.Photos released by authorities show the bus lying in a steep ravine below the road, suggesting the impact of the accident was severe.

officials react

Canary Islands President Fernando Clavijo said he was monitoring the situation closely and expressed support for the victims and their families.The British Embassy in Madrid also said it was aware of the incident and stood ready to assist affected citizens.Spanish police have launched an investigation to determine the cause of the accident. Authorities have not yet confirmed whether factors such as road conditions, driver error or mechanical failure played a role.Serious accidents have been seen on GM-2 road in the past also. Last year, a woman had died and 10 people were injured in an accident on the same route.