The news article discusses the increase in fatal accidents on the interurban road network in Catalonia during the first four months of the year. A total of 52 people lost their lives in 48 accidents, marking an increase of 17 deaths compared to the same period last year. The data also shows that there were fewer accidents with victims and a decrease in the total number of victims compared to the previous year.
Of the 52 fatalities, 43 were men and 9 were women. The age distribution of the victims varied, with 21 being under 35 years old and 11 between 55 and 64 years old. The report also highlights that there were 215 seriously injured individuals, with a majority being men.
The article further discusses the breakdown of the fatalities by mode of transport, with a significant number of deaths among motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists. It also highlights that a similar number of people died on working days and weekends or holidays.
The most dangerous roads in terms of fatalities were identified as the AP-7 and the C-58, although the accidents were spread across various locations. The majority of the fatalities occurred in Barcelona and Tarragona, followed by Lleida and Girona.
In April alone, there were 13 deaths on Catalan roads, with a comparison made to the 17 deaths in March, which included a spike in fatalities during the Carnival weekend.
The data presented in the article serves as a reminder of the importance of road safety measures and the need for continued efforts to reduce accidents and fatalities on the roads in Catalonia.
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