A British man aged 77 has died following a serious tourist bus accident in the Canary Islands, according to reports from the BBC and Spanish news outlet El Mundo.
The vehicle is reported to have fallen from a height of approximately 10 metres near San Sebastián de La Gomera, the capital of the island of La Gomera, one of the smaller islands in the Spanish archipelago located off the northwest coast of Africa.
Emergency services responded to the scene following the crash, though full details regarding the number of other passengers on board and the extent of any additional injuries have not yet been fully confirmed. Authorities are believed to be investigating the cause of the accident.
La Gomera is a popular tourist destination known for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, dense laurel forests, and winding mountain roads. The island's steep and often narrow terrain presents particular challenges for larger vehicles navigating its routes.
The Canary Islands as a whole attract millions of visitors each year, with British tourists making up a significant proportion of holidaymakers travelling to the archipelago. Road safety on the islands has periodically come under scrutiny given the challenging geography many of the routes traverse.
The British man's family has not yet been publicly named, as is standard practice until next of kin have been formally notified. The British Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office typically provides consular assistance to the families of British nationals involved in serious incidents abroad.
Further details are expected to emerge as Spanish authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the crash.
