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Britons Use Hammer to Smash Sunroof and Escape Flooded Tenerife Minibus

The survivors’ account points to gaps in transport safety during rare Tenerife floods.

Overview

  • Two British tourists trapped in a Tenerife airport minibus on March 24 broke the sunroof with an emergency hammer to climb onto the roof.
  • As they tried to get clear, Chloe Wyman fell into the floodwater and Albert Irvin pulled her out before both swam to safety.
  • Two other passengers stayed on the roof until firefighters reached them, and all four passengers and the driver were unharmed.
  • The pair say the driver drove into an underpass that was already under water, raising concerns about route choices during severe weather.
  • They report trauma, lost medication, and a wait of about an hour for a police blanket, highlighting thin aftercare during once‑in‑a‑generation flooding.