Lanzarote Traffic Accident: Two People Taken to Hospital After Vehicle Overturns Near Los Valles
Two people were taken to hospital following a traffic accident in northern Lanzarote during the early hours of Saturday, October 3, 2026.
The incident happened at around 2:50am on Calle La Quesera, a road connecting the El Mojón and Los Valles area of the municipality of Teguise. Emergency services were alerted through the Canary Islands emergency coordination system, CECOES 1-1-2.
According to information released by Lanzarote's Security and Emergencies Consortium and reported by several local news outlets, a vehicle had overturned and was found off the road when firefighters arrived.
Emergency response in Lanzarote
A team from the Lanzarote and La Graciosa Fire and Rescue Consortium attended the scene using vehicles B1 and B5. When firefighters arrived, both occupants were already outside the vehicle.
An initial assessment was carried out at the scene. Firefighters determined that, at that stage, specialist extrication equipment was not required because the occupants were not trapped inside the overturned car.
One of the occupants was fitted with a cervical collar as a precaution and was kept immobilised until medical personnel arrived.
Paramedics from the Servicio de Urgencias Canario (SUC), the Canary Islands Emergency Service, subsequently assessed and assisted both people. They were then transferred to a hospital for further medical assessment.
At the time of the reports, no further details had been released about the extent of their injuries or their condition.
What caused the Lanzarote accident?
The available emergency-service information does not state what caused the vehicle to overturn. There is therefore no confirmed information about speed, road conditions, another vehicle being involved, or any other possible factor.
Where did the accident happen?
Calle La Quesera is in the Teguise area of Lanzarote and provides a route between the rural communities around El Mojón, Teseguite and Los Valles. Some reports also describe the location as being on or around the LZ-10 towards Los Valles.
For tourists exploring inland Lanzarote, this is a very different environment from the island's main resort roads. The area is characterised by open volcanic landscapes, rural settlements and winding roads, so visitors driving through northern and central Lanzarote should take extra care, particularly at night.
Driving in Lanzarote: advice for visitors
For anyone hiring a car in Lanzarote, the normal road-safety rules apply. Drive at a speed appropriate to the road, allow extra time on unfamiliar routes and take particular care after dark.
Rural Lanzarote roads can feel quiet, but that does not mean they should be treated as fast roads. Changes in the road layout, bends, gradients, cyclists, pedestrians and animals can all require additional attention.
If you are unfamiliar with Lanzarote, it is also worth checking your route before setting off rather than relying entirely on last-minute navigation instructions.
For residents, commuters and visitors travelling between Teguise, Los Valles, El Mojón and surrounding villages, the incident is also a reminder that accidents can happen on quieter rural routes as well as on the island's busier roads.
Emergency number in Lanzarote
If you are involved in, or witness, a serious road accident in Lanzarote, the emergency number is 112. The Canary Islands' 1-1-2 service operates 24 hours a day and coordinates emergency medical, fire, rescue and security responses. The service is free and can assist callers in Spanish, English and German.
The information currently available about this Lanzarote traffic accident is limited to the initial emergency response. Further details may be released if authorities provide additional information.
