FELANITX
ONE man died and one was injured yesterday in a traffic accident on the road which links Felanitx and Manacor, according to 061 emergency service sources. The victim's name has not yet been released. The accident happened at 9.30am when two vehicles were involved in a head-on collision. Two ambulances and the doctor from the Felanitx PAC centre rushed to the scene to treat the wounded, but they could do nothing to help the severely injured man, and he died at the scene. The other injured man, who apparently suffered only slight injuries, was taken to Manacor hospital. The cause of the accident is being investigated.

New school approved

SENCELLES
THE Balearic Cabinet has approved the construction of a new state school in Sencelles. The new school will have six classrooms for infants and 12 for primary education. With this school the Government is hoping to tackle the progressive increase in children in the area needing a school place. It is expected that the Government will give a total of 3'381'876 euros to the Balearic Institute for Educational and Cultural Infrastructures and Services (Ibisec), who will plan, build and maintain the school.

Lottery win

SES SALINES
A prize of 350'000 euros was won on the Spanish National Organisation for the Blind's (ONCE) Thursday draw. The number was 61'871. ONCE said that the number was sold by Maria Antonia Pascual, who sold 10 coupons which won 35'000 euros each.