New campaign targets advice at foreign drivers on Catalan roads
With quarter of all fatal traffic victims from abroad, authorities work with consulates to design new strategy due to launch in summer
accidents
256 people died in road accidents in Catalonia in 2018
Figure is a 7% increase over last year as upward trend in fatalities that began in 2015 continues
Road fatalities up by 10% in 2018
185 people lost their lives after crashes last year, 39 of which motorcyclists
Drivers warned to keep up their guard over holiday weekend
With roads expected to be busy in next couple of days, authorities advise extra care in a year when fatal accidents are up 21%
Workplace injury figures ‘unsustainable’ says major trade union
432 have died in last 5 years in Catalonia due to accidents at work, according to UGT report