Bloody balance on the roads: 2 dead and 20 injured in just 24 hours

07.05.2026 | Accidents

The Ministry of Interior reports an alarming increase in road accidents. Since the beginning of 2025, the death toll has already reached 138, which is 17 more than in the same period last year.

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Serious road accidents in Bulgaria

The grim road statistics continue to rise. According to data from the Ministry of the Interior, 19 serious accidents were registered over the past 24 hours, in which two people lost their lives and 20 others were injured.

Since the beginning of the year, the road death toll has already reached 138, with a total of 1,804 serious accidents.

Road condition data:

It is notable that the number of deaths since the beginning of 2025 is significantly higher compared to last year, when 121 fatalities were recorded. The difference of 17 people indicates a negative trend in road safety.