"A 77-year-old British man has died and 27 people were left injured after a tourist bus plunged into a ravine in the Canary Islands on Friday. Three people are being treated in hospital for serious injuries, including a 73-year-old man and a 42-year-old man, authorities said."
"A state of emergency was declared on the islands after the bus fell from the GM-2 highway near San Sebastian de La Gomera at around 1:15pm. All 28 people on board, including the driver, were taken to hospital."
"Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the crash, as police suggested the driver may have been attempting to fight a brake failure before the vehicle dropped into the ravine."
A tourist bus plunged into a ravine in the Canary Islands, leading to the death of a 77-year-old British man and injuries to 27 others. Three individuals are hospitalized with serious injuries. The crash occurred on the GM-2 highway near San Sebastian de La Gomera. A state of emergency was declared, and all passengers, including the driver, were taken to the hospital. Investigations are underway, with police suggesting the driver may have been trying to manage a brake failure before the accident.
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