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Spain Launches 018 Hotline for Traffic Crash Victims

Officials aim to give clear guidance outside emergency lines to cut post-crash confusion.

Overview

  • The DGT activated the free, nationwide 018 service for people affected by road crashes after years of calls from victim groups.
  • Trained social workers, psychologists, and lawyers staff the line and can stay with severe cases for up to one year.
  • The hotline runs every day from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and offers help in 50 languages plus Spain’s co-official languages.
  • People can reach the service by phone, WhatsApp, email, or a form on the DGT website.
  • The DGT also launched a Jerez Grand Prix traffic operation that uses helicopters, drones, and about 450 Guardia Civil traffic agents.