Spectacular Triple-Bus Crash in Lanzarote

Accident forced road closure and traffic diversion

A traffic collision that occurred on Sunday afternoon on the LZ‑2 highway, at kilometre 28 between Yaiza and Playa Blanca, involved three buses and left two drivers with minor injuries. Both were taken to the hospital for evaluation.

The crash involved a bus from the Lanzarote Bus company and two vehicles operated by Intercity Bus. It happened at approximately 14:38, prompting an immediate suspension of traffic on this key southern artery of the island.

Local police officers from Yaiza and members of the Civil Guard stationed in Yaiza responded promptly, securing the scene and coordinating traffic. Vehicles were rerouted onto the LZ‑70 while emergency crews worked.

Additional units from the Lanzarote Safety and Emergency Consortium and the Traffic Civil Guard also arrived, carrying out road cleaning and restoring normal traffic flow after the incident.