A severe weather front, Storm Charles, has struck Lanzarote, causing significant disruption. According to the Emergency Consortium, a notable incident occurred on Wednesday, 11 November, around 1pm when strong winds toppled a crane onto several cars, damaging five vehicles in total.
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The accident took place on Las Puntas Street in the Playa Honda industrial area. Fortunately, there were no injuries reported, only material damage.
Local police and municipal staff quickly arrived at the scene to secure the area. San Bartolomé Council activated its Emergency Plan (PEMU) early that morning, leading to the cancellation of all outdoor activities in the municipality.