Long delays on the TF-1 after car crashes into barriers
Traffic on the TF-1 motorway is experienced big delays yesterday afternoon following an accident near the municipality of Candelaria, where a car crashed into the Armco barriers on the southbound carriageway.
According to the Canary Islands Emergency and Security Coordination Centre (CECOES), emergency services were alerted to the incident and units from the Tenerife Fire Brigade and the Guardia Civil were sent to the scene. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported.
The accident caused significant tailbacks in the affected stretch of the TF-1, and motorists were urged to drive with maximum caution while traffic flow was restored.
This latest incident once again highlights the importance of knowing how to react in the event of an emergency on the road. The Directorate General of Traffic (DGT) reminds drivers to follow the internationally recognised PAS protocol: Protect, Alert, and Help, which provides clear steps to act safely and effectively in an accident.
- Protect the scene by parking in a safe place, turning on hazard lights, and wearing a reflective vest before leaving your vehicle.
- Alert the emergency services immediately by calling 112, giving precise details about the location and situation.
- Help only if it is safe to do so and you have basic first-aid knowledge, avoiding unnecessary movement of injured persons.
Quick and coordinated action in the first few minutes after an accident can make a crucial difference. Authorities remind all drivers in Tenerife to remain calm, drive attentively, and be prepared to respond safely if an emergency occurs on the island’s busy motorways.
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