A train traveling on the important line from Burgas to the capital, Sofia, suffered an incident this morning after derailing about 300-400 meters after the village of Kalitinovo. For now, there are no official reports of injuries, but the event has caused serious public and passenger concern.
The incident, which was reported at 09:16 AM, occurred near the city of Stara Zagora. The Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Stara Zagora told BTA that according to initial information, only the first carriage of the train left the tracks. It's important to note that the train did not overturn, which likely prevented more severe consequences.
Police and other rescue teams responded to the scene, and train traffic on the route was temporarily interrupted. The atmosphere is tense as emergency crews conduct an inspection. The passengers who were on the train were able to evacuate, their visible reaction being relief that they had avoided the worst.
Despite the lack of information on injuries, the case raises questions about the condition of the country's railway infrastructure. A train derailing, especially on a busy route like the one between Burgas and Sofia, is a serious incident that requires a thorough investigation to establish the exact causes. The investigating authorities will have to determine whether it was a technical malfunction of the train, a problem with the railway tracks, or another reason. The Ministry of Internal Affairs in Stara Zagora confirmed to BTA that the incident is being investigated, but no further details are being provided at the moment.
Here are the key points of the incident:
- The train derailed near the village of Kalitinovo, close to Stara Zagora.
- The incident occurred on the important Burgas-Sofia railway line.
- Initial information indicates that only one carriage left the tracks.
- There are no reports of injuries in the incident.
- Train traffic on the route is temporarily interrupted.