Alarma por alto riesgo en Las Palmas: van 390 accidentes este año

TL;DR

The Las Palmas corridor is a frequent site of serious traffic accidents, including rollovers and severe injuries.
Between January and October 2025, 390 accidents occurred on Las Palmas and Variante Palmas, resulting in 312 injuries and 10 motorcyclist fatalities.
Experts identify the road's geometric design, characterized by long straights followed by sharp curves, as a primary cause of accidents.
The mix of rural road design with urban development and varied traffic speeds contributes to the danger.
Proposed solutions include making the road more urban by adding speed bumps, traffic lights, and sidewalks, and enforcing lower speed limits.
Accidents involving four-wheeled vehicles, particularly rollovers, are noted to be more common on Las Palmas compared to other dangerous roads.
Despite the Túnel de Oriente offering a safer alternative, accidents on Las Palmas remain a concern.
Authorities are increasing controls and collaborating on prevention campaigns, but unpopular measures like speed cameras and physical traffic calming devices are suggested.
Driving under the influence and illegal street racing also contribute to the accident rate.

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