A tragic accident occurred in Playa Blanca, Lanzarote, resulting in the death of a five-month-old British baby and injuries to six others, including the baby’s parents and grandparents. The incident took place near a water park and hotel when a car, driven by a 23-year-old British woman, mounted the pavement. Authorities confirmed that the driver, who was under the influence of alcohol and drugs, was arrested and is expected to appear in court. Investigations revealed that the driver tested positive for both substances and claimed to have had a steering problem. Emergency services, including an air ambulance, responded swiftly, transferring the injured to a hospital in Arrecife.

This event is the latest in a series of accidents involving British tourists in the Canary Islands. Previous incidents include a car crashing into a cafe terrace in Fuerteventura last year, injuring seven, and an 83-year-old British tourist being fatally struck by a bus in Lanzarote last month. The investigations into the circumstances of the Playa Blanca crash are ongoing.