Tragedy near Burgas: Security guard dies in fatal fall into a 30-meter pit

15.06.2026 | Accidents

A 62-year-old guard died in an incident at a quarry near the Burgas complex "Gorno Ezerovo". The Labor Inspectorate is investigating the causes.

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Fatal incident at a quarry near Burgas

A serious work-related accident claimed the life of a 62-year-old man in the area of the Burgas complex "Gorno Ezerovo". The worker died after falling into an excavation over 30 meters deep on the premises of a local quarry.

"The incident occurred during the night. The man was under an employment contract with a private security firm and was working as a guard," reported the "Labor Inspectorate - Burgas" Directorate.

Investigation into the causes

The director of the Burgas inspectorate, Pavlin Vaskov, stated that an on-site inspection is currently underway.