
The Canary Islands have reported a fall in the number of road deaths on rural roads. We have taken a close look at the statistics. Here are our findings.
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The Canary Islands have reported a fall in the number of road deaths on rural roads. We have taken a close look at the statistics. Here are our findings.

Three accidents, which occurred almost simultaneously on Thursday, caused significant disruption to traffic on Tenerife's main motorways. Here's what happened.

A woman has died whilst hiking on Pico de la Zarza on Fuerteventura. The island was under a heatwave warning.

A 21-year-old student from Gran Canaria has been murdered in Mexico. The judicial authorities in Morelos are investigating the case as a femicide.

A lorry carrying butane gas cylinders overturned on Tenerife. Several cylinders broke, prompting an emergency response.

So far, 31 people have lost their lives on rural roads in the Canary Islands. This represented a fall - at least on the face of it.

A man has died in a flat fire on Gran Canaria. The emergency call was received in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Real Madrid player Raúl Asencio is once again making the headlines. This time, the footballer from Gran Canaria was caught drink-driving.

A 29-year-old man caused several accidents on the GC-1 and then fled the scene. Two people were seriously injured. Witnesses identified him.

The leaders of a drug ring have been arrested in Spain. Investigators also took action in Tenerife following requests from Germany.

A forest fire was started near Icod de los Vinos. The fire was quickly put out - and a suspect was arrested.

A drug dealer jumped into the sea whilst fleeing from the police in Costa Adeje. The officers had to rush to his aid. Arrest!

The Santa Cruz police are exhibiting jewellery from the past and present in the capital of Tenerife. Our photographer was there.