Four people have died in separate road accidents across Catalonia in less than 24 hours, according to Diari Catalunya. The incidents were reported in Garriguella, in Alt Empordà, Polinyà, in Vallès Occidental, and Jorba, in Anoia.

These deaths take the number of road fatalities in Catalonia this year to 49. The figures add to ongoing concern about road safety across the region.

The accidents were reported within a single 24-hour period. No further details on each crash were immediately available in the source article.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances of each incident. The Catalan traffic service, Servei Català de Trànsit, publishes road safety data and fatality figures for the region.

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