
A total of 19 people died in 19 road accidents on Spanish roads since the start of the special Christmas operation on December 19 until this Sunday, sources from the General Directorate of Traffic (DGT) reported.
This is the report provided by the DGT since Friday December 19 at 3 p.m. until this Sunday, December 28 at 8 p.m.
The DGT did not provide details on these fatal accidents, pending the completion of all phases of the construction site. special Christmas operation for road travel.
For all public holidays, the DGT calculates 22.4 million trips.
Concretely, in the New Year’s operation, which began on December 26 and will end on the 1st at midnight, 8.3 million trips are expected, while in the Three Kings operation, which will begin on Friday January 2, 5.5 million trips long distance on the roads.
The DGT recalls that it is essential do not drink alcoholic beverages when you are going to drive, as well as maintaining total attention on all journeys, including short ones and especially those at night.
He further recommends pay attention to weather conditions unfavorable due to the possibility of ice, snow or wind; Plan the trip in advance and check information on road conditions before starting these trips to second homes, mountain areas and tourist attractions or commercial areas.