A devastating incident to La Gomera
This Tuesday, May 13, the island of La Gomera was shaken by a bus accident that has left a deep imprint on the local community. The incident, which occurred in one of the most dangerous curves on the GM-2 road, involved a vehicle on the 3rd public transport line and resulted in the death of a 73-year-old Catalan woman, as well as injuries for 11 other passengers.
The causes of the accident: an investigation into running
Initially, the accident was perceived as a tragic event on a hard -to -reach road. However, as investigations progressed, significant deficiencies were discovered in the safety barriers that should have protected the occupants of the vehicle. Specialists said that the ‘metal and wood’ barriers were not designed to withstand the impact of a bus, leaving the bus in a vulnerable position.
Opinions of Infrastructure Experts
A representative of the Civil Guard stated that the barriers, considered inappropriate for heavy vehicles, failed to function, which contributed to the seriousness of the accident. “Instead of stopping it, they facilitated the drop in the vehicle,” he said. Road infrastructures in the area seem to need an urgent review to prevent future incidents of this magnitude.
Rescue and Medical Care: a logistics challenge
The emergency services responded quickly, sending medicalized ambulances and a helicopter to the accident site. However, the remote location complicated rescue operations, which were essential to attending to the injured. The injured were taken to Nuestra Mrs. de Guadalupe Hospital, where they received their first aid.
The consequences for the community
The tragic accident has left a woman without life and has left three other people in serious condition, along with others injured with injuries of various severity. The Gomera community, with its population of 22,000, had never experienced an accident of this size, which has led to a sense of insecurity and sadness among its residents.
Reflections on road safety
This tragedy has highlighted the urgent need to review the island’s road infrastructure and to ensure that safety systems are suitable for the real conditions of roads. The community expects authorities to take immediate measures to prevent such devastating incidents from being repeated in the future.
