Man Injured in Quad Bike Accident on Road in La Vegueta, Lanzarote
A man was taken to hospital after being injured in a quad bike incident on the road through La Vegueta, in the municipality of Tinajo, Lanzarote, on Sunday, 11 October.
According to information released by the Canary Islands Government’s emergency coordination service, CECOES 112, the emergency call came in at 13:17 after a person fell while travelling on a quad bike.
The Canary Islands Emergency Service (Servicio de Urgencias Canario, or SUC) dispatched a basic life-support ambulance. Paramedics assessed and treated the 44-year-old man at the scene. He had sustained a moderately serious injury to a lower limb and was subsequently taken by ambulance to Doctor José Molina Orosa Hospital in Arrecife for further medical care.
Local Police also attended and prepared the relevant report. No further details about the circumstances of the incident or the man’s subsequent condition were included in the official information available at the time of writing.
QUAD BIKING IN LANZAROTE: TAKE CARE ON THE ISLAND’S ROADS
Quad biking and other off-road excursions can be a way for visitors to experience Lanzarote’s volcanic landscapes, but riders should take care and follow the rules that apply to their vehicle and route. Conditions can vary between paved roads, loose surfaces and uneven terrain. Riders should use suitable protective equipment, follow the operator’s safety briefing where applicable, and avoid manoeuvres or speeds that are unsuitable for the conditions.
Visitors planning a quad bike excursion in Lanzarote should check that the activity is properly organised, understand what their insurance covers, and follow local traffic rules and any route restrictions. Anyone involved in an emergency in the Canary Islands can call 112.
