La Gomera

La Gomera is one of the Canary Islands, a Spanish archipelago located off the coast of Northwest Africa. Recently, La Gomera has been in the news due to two significant events. First, a tour bus accident occurred on April 10, 2026, on the GM-2 highway near San Sebastián de La Gomera. The bus, carrying British tourists, veered off the road and crashed, resulting in one fatality and 27 injuries. Investigations suggest a possible brake failure. Second, the island is facing an ongoing emergency due to heavy rains and potential flooding caused by the remnants of storm Therese. The Canary Islands government has issued alerts and warnings, including Es-Alert messages to residents, and is taking measures to mitigate the risk of inundations. The island is still recovering from the storm, with concerns about infrastructure damage and potential delays in returning to normalcy.