A-66

A-66, a major highway in Spain, is currently newsworthy due to two separate incidents. Firstly, the Guardia Civil (Spanish Civil Guard) is increasing speed and alcohol/drug controls along A-66 during Semana Santa (Holy Week). This is part of a broader effort to reduce accidents during a period of high traffic volume, with an anticipated 17 million journeys. The increased enforcement aims to minimize fatalities, following 27 deaths in 26 accidents during the same period last year. Secondly, a gas leak at an agri-food complex in Fuentes de Béjar (Salamanca), located near A-66, has triggered an emergency response. The Junta de Castilla y León maintains an activated emergency coordination center (CECOPI) and a civil protection plan (PLANCAL) due to the ongoing situation. The proximity of the gas leak to A-66 raises concerns about potential disruptions and safety risks for travelers on the highway.