107 killed on Spanish roads during Easter break

One hundred and seven people died in road accidents in Spain over the 11-day Easter holiday period, the national traffic department said today.

The deaths occurred in 89 accidents between April 7-17. Sixty people were seriously injured in the collisions.

The fatality figure was up by two on last year’s toll, the Madrid-based department said.

Spain recently stepped up fines for traffic regulation infringements in a bid to bring down the country’s road accident mortality rate.

The government plans to toughen its stance by introducing a driving licence points system by the end of the year.