A British man has died after being hit by a vehicle in Tenerife, while a Czech tourist has drowned due to high waves, highlighting the recent storm-related dangers on the Spanish island.
A 23-year-old British man died after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the TF-1 motorway in Tenerife, Spain. The incident occurred around 4 am in the Adeje area, a region popular with British tourists. Emergency services, including the Canary Emergency Service, Tenerife Firefighters Consortium, and the Civil Guard responded, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries deemed incompatible with life. Investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the accident.
In a separate incident on the island, a 53-year-old Czech tourist drowned after being swept away by 12-foot waves in Puerto de la Cruz during stormy weather. The man was reportedly taking photos by the sea when the accident occurred. Authorities evacuated around 130 people and 60 houses in the vicinity due to flooding risks, with additional warnings issued for high winds and rough seas affecting the region. Emergency services were alerted by witnesses who saw the body in the water, prompting a response including recovery operations in affected coastal areas.