Brit survivors of La Gomera bus tragedy compare crash scene to 'horror movie'

Brit survivors of La Gomera bus tragedy compare crash scene to 'horror movie'Investigators are continuing to probe whether a brake problem caused the crash, which killed a 77-year-old man and left more than 20 Brits, including three children, shaken and injuredCommentsNewsPatrick Hill in La Gomera, Canary Islands08:46, 12 Apr 2026Updated 08:49, 12 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesThe bus crashed off a mountain pass on the Spanish Island of La Gomera on Friday afternoon(Image: PHIL HARRIS)Survivors of the La Gomera bus tragedy that killed a British pensioner and injured 27 others have described the crash as "like something out of a horror movie".‌All of the victims who have been released from hospital, including three children, are now being supported by consular officials and experts at the island's Bancal Hotel & Spa. One British couple staying there, who did not want to be named, have described the crash in the Canary Islands "like something out of a horror movie".‌They said they felt "time slowed down" and they "went head over heels twice". They also added luckily they had their seat belts on, but when the bus stopped they were left hanging from their seats.‌View 5 ImagesSome 28 people, all Brits except the driver, were onboard at the time. The driver and five Brits were still in hospital on Saturday afternoon(Image: PHIL HARRIS)READ MORE: Widow of Brit killed in Canary Island bus crash among 27 hospitalisedREAD MORE: Canary Islands bus crash updates: 'Brake failure' probe as Brit dead and dozens hurtThe elderly couple reportedly said they felt like they were the lucky ones because they were walking away with just bruises. Other survivors have described the crash as "traumatising and terrifying."Their testimony came after we told how the heartbroken widow of the 77-year-old Brit killed in the crash only discovered her husband had died when told by doctors. The woman, thought to have been sitting n...