Bus Crash Kills Tourist in Canary Islands
A bus carrying British tourists crashed in the Canary Islands, Spain. The bus fell 10 meters into a ravine.
This happened near San Sebastián de La Gomera on Friday at 1:15pm. One person died and 27 others were hurt.
All 27 hurt people were taken to hospital. The bus left the GM-2 highway before falling. It was heading to a boat trip at the time.
Klear Note — The Canary Islands are a popular tourist destination off Spain's coast. Bus accidents involving tourists happen occasionally in mountainous areas with winding roads.
Key Terms 2
- ravine a deep, narrow valley with steep sides
- Canary Islands a group of Spanish islands off the coast of Africa