Here’s what to do if you have a car accident abroad

UK drivers are being warned to take care if they are driving overseas in coming weeks, with a leading insurer warning of a spike in holiday-related car claims.

As many people head off to Europe and with more than usual predicted to drive rather than fly, Admiral car insurance has warned that the spike in overseas travel is likely to bring a spike in accidents as well.

Its data shows that the holiday months of July and August are usually the worst months for UK drivers to claim for an accident overseas. In the last two years claims have jumped an average of 23 per cent as more holidaymakers head to Europe, with France accounting for 39 per cent of all incidents.

With many travellers still wary of flying amid the coronavirus pandemic, Admiral is predicting the number of incidents could be even higher this year.