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One Dead, 27 Injured as Bus Carrying British Tourists Crashes in Spain's La Gomera
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 10, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 10, 2026
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A bus carrying British tourists plunged down a ravine on La Gomera’s GM‑2 road on April 10, 2026, leaving one dead and 27, including the driver, injured. Three of the injured are in serious condition at Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe Hospital.
One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
Details Emerge Following Tragic Bus Crash in La Gomera
MADRID, April 10 (Reuters) - At least one person died and 27 were injured after a bus carrying British tourists crashed down a ravine on the Spanish island of La Gomera, emergency services said on Friday.
Injuries and Emergency Response
Those injured, including three in serious condition, were airlifted to the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Hospital and others, local emergency services said in a social media post. They added that the occupants were 27 British nationals and the driver.
Hospitalization and Medical Care
The accident happened when the vehicle came off the GM-2 road in La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands and popular with visitors from northern Europe.
Official Reactions
"Our thoughts go out to those affected by this tragic incident," the British foreign ministry said, adding that it was in touch with local authorities and ready to help British nationals.
Operator and Company Response
The bus was operated by Gomera Tours, a local company. When Reuters contacted the company, a spokesman said it did not want to comment.
Investigation and Previous Incidents
Spanish police have launched an investigation but the cause of the crash has not yet been established.
Past Accidents on GM-2 Road
Last year, one woman died and 10 people were injured in a traffic accident on the same road.
Reporting and Editing Credits
(Reporting by Graham Keeley; editing by Philippa Fletcher)
Key Takeaways
- •The accident occurred on the GM‑2 road near San Sebastián de La Gomera, a rugged route on the island’s terrain (antena3.com)
- •La Gomera is part of the Canary Islands, which saw over 17.7 million tourists in 2024—highlighting the island’s popularity with northern European visitors (en.wikipedia.org)
- •The emergency response included transporting all injured, including three in serious condition, to the main local hospital in La Gomera (antena3.com)
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Frequently Asked Questions about One dead, 27 injured as bus carrying British tourists crashes in Spain's La Gomera
1Where did the bus crash with British tourists occur?
The crash happened on the Spanish island of La Gomera, one of the Canary Islands.
2How many people were injured in the La Gomera bus accident?
A total of 27 people were injured, including three in serious condition.
3Were all the passengers on the bus British nationals?
Yes, the occupants included 27 British nationals and the driver.
4Where were the injured taken after the accident?
The injured were taken to the Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe Hospital.
5On which road did the La Gomera bus accident happen?
The accident occurred when the bus came off the GM-2 road.
