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Lanzarote Holds Major Airport Emergency Drill

Major Emergency Drill Simulates Plane Crash Near Lanzarote Airport

The area around Montaña Mina in the municipality of San Bartolomé was the scene of a simulated air accident today, Wednesday 22 April. The large-scale exercise was organised to test the reaction capacity of Lanzarote’s emergency services. It recreated the crash of an aircraft from Teruel Airport, which was said to have suffered an accident during its approach to César Manrique-Lanzarote Airport.

Testing Emergency Protocols and Coordination

During the simulation, the Island Council of Lanzarote activated the Lanzarote Territorial Emergency Plan (PEIN) in its emergency phase in trial mode. This type of exercise allows established protocols for critical situations to be tested and improves coordination between different authorities. The activation of the PLATECA plan by the Canary Islands Government was also simulated, which was later deactivated once the drill concluded.

Simulated Casualties and Multi-Agency Response

The simulation involved the treatment of 13 affected people, three of whom were considered deceased and ten who sustained simulated injuries of varying severity. This scenario enabled an evaluation of the healthcare and logistical response capacity in a mass casualty situation. Personnel from Civil Protection, firefighters from the Lanzarote Security and Emergencies Consortium, officers from the Civil Guard, and Red Cross staff were among the resources deployed for the operation.

Fundamental Training for Real Emergencies

Furthermore, the General Directorate of Emergencies of the Canary Islands Government deployed an Advanced Command Post to coordinate the exercise, maintaining permanent contact with the operational room of Cecoes 112. These simulations are fundamental for improving preparedness for real emergencies. They help identify potential flaws in protocols, optimise response times, and strengthen coordination between the various involved agencies. Conducting these exercises periodically contributes to guaranteeing a more effective response to serious incidents, particularly in sensitive environments such as airports.

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