Spanish drivers strike

Thousands of Spanish lorry drivers have begun an indefinite strike over the soaring price of diesel, which has risen by 20% this year.



After stopping work at midnight on Sunday many disrupted traffic at the border crossings between Spain and France.



A number of lorries crossing the picket lines had their windscreens broken, lights ripped out and tyres slashed.



The government said it is preparing a package to assist the sector, with emergency loans and more flexible contracts.



It would also be offering cash payments to older lorry drivers who are willing to retire.