This is a significant number of casualties, and highlights the importance of road safety. The causes of these accidents are not yet known, but they are a stark reminder of the dangers of speeding, reckless driving, and not following traffic laws.
The spokesperson for the civil protection also said that Units under the National Civil Protection Office carried out 399 interventions during the same day, including 150 rescue operations during road accidents and 20 fire extinguishing operations.
This demonstrates the vital role that civil protection services play in responding to emergencies and keeping people safe.