Accident in Burgas: Driver ran a red light, woman injured

19.10.2025 | Accidents

A driver caused a serious accident in Burgas by running a red light. The incident, at an intersection, resulted in an injured woman and property damage. An investigation into the causes has been launched.

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A driver caused a serious accident by running a red light, in which a woman was injured and serious damage was caused. The incident, which happened late in the evening, caused tension at a busy intersection.

According to information from police sources, the accident was registered on October 17, around 9:29 p.m. The intersection of the Burgas streets "Zahari Stoyanov" and "Georgi Popayadov" in the residential complex "Meden Rudnik" was indicated as the place of the incident.

At the center of the incident was a "BMW" car with Burgas registration, driven by a 26-year-old man from Burgas. By running a red light, the car caused a chain collision.

Due to non-compliance with traffic rules, the "BMW" collided with a "Suzuki" car, also with Burgas registration. The "Suzuki" was moving lawfully on the roadway. A 64-year-old driver from Burgas was driving the "Suzuki". Unexpectedly, the "BMW" also hit a "Chevrolet" car, driven by a 33-year-old woman from Burgas, who was making a left turn.

After the collisions, the "BMW" continued its movement and crashed into a metal pole of the traffic light system. From the contact with the car, the system suffered significant damage.

As a result of the accident, a passenger in the "Suzuki" was injured. It is about a 62-year-old woman from Burgas, the driver's wife. The woman suffered a head injury and was taken to UMBAL – Burgas, where a team of doctors is fighting for her recovery. Fortunately, her life is out of danger.