Car Loses Control and Crashes Into Parked Vehicle in Arrecife
Two people were treated at the scene after a car collided with a parked vehicle in Arrecife on Saturday afternoon.
An accident in Arrecife, Lanzarote, brought emergency services to Calle Isa on Saturday afternoon after a vehicle lost control and crashed head-on into another car that was parked on the street.
The Lanzarote traffic accident happened at approximately 1:17pm on Saturday, 22 August, according to information released by the island’s emergency services.
Emergency services attend Arrecife crash
Police Local, a SUC ambulance and firefighters were all called to the scene following the collision.
The two occupants of the moving vehicle had managed to get out of the car by the time emergency personnel arrived. Both were complaining of significant pain around the hip area and were assessed by medical staff at the scene.
There has been no indication in the initial report that either person suffered life-threatening injuries.
Cars left locked together after impact
The collision caused considerable damage to the vehicles, with the two cars becoming effectively locked together following the impact.
Once Police Local had authorised the removal operation, firefighters used a winch to separate the vehicles.
Police officers also carried out the relevant procedures and prepared a report into the circumstances surrounding the Arrecife accident.
Lanzarote drivers and visitors urged to take care
For tourists hiring a car in Lanzarote, getting used to local roads and driving conditions can take a little time. Arrecife has a mixture of busy main roads, residential streets and areas with vehicles parked close to the carriageway.
Anyone involved in a car accident in Lanzarote should remain at the scene where appropriate, contact the emergency services if anyone is injured and follow instructions from the police and other emergency personnel.
