Bus Crash Kills Tourist in Canary Islands

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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

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