Driver Injured After Car Overturns in Early Morning Crash Near Uga
A woman was taken to hospital after her vehicle left the road, struck a lamppost and overturned on the LZ-30 near Uga during the early hours of Monday morning.
Emergency services were called to the scene at approximately 6:50am after Spain’s emergency coordination centre, CECOES 112, received reports of the accident. According to emergency officials, the vehicle collided with a roadside lamppost before overturning.
Medical teams, firefighters and police all responded quickly to the incident. Two ambulances were dispatched, including an advanced life support unit and a basic life support ambulance, alongside firefighters from Lanzarote’s Emergency Consortium, officers from the Civil Guard and the Local Police.
Driver Transported to Hospital
The driver, a 32-year-old woman, was assessed at the scene by paramedics. She suffered what were described as multiple moderate injuries and was transported by ambulance to Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife for further treatment. Emergency services confirmed that her injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Firefighters Secured the Scene
Firefighters worked to make the overturned vehicle safe and checked that no other occupants were trapped inside. They also cleared debris from the carriageway before the road could safely reopen.
Meanwhile, officers from the Civil Guard managed traffic and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision, with Local Police assisting at the scene.
Road Safety Reminder for Lanzarote Drivers
Although the cause of the accident has not yet been confirmed, the incident serves as another reminder for motorists travelling on Lanzarote’s roads to take extra care, particularly during the early morning hours when visibility can be reduced and driver fatigue may become a factor.
Visitors hiring a car on the island are encouraged to familiarise themselves with local road conditions and speed limit
