Road tragedy: Two dead and 19 injured in traffic accidents over the past 24 hours

19.05.2026 | Bulgaria

The Ministry of Interior reported grim statistics for the last 24 hours with 20 serious traffic accidents. See the current data on fatalities and injuries in the country since the beginning of the year.

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Severe road accidents: Interior Ministry statistics

The past 24 hours have proven extremely difficult for road safety in Bulgaria. According to official data published by the Ministry of Interior, 20 road traffic accidents were registered in the country, in which two people lost their lives and 19 others were injured.

The situation in the capital

In Sofia, the situation is calmer regarding serious injuries. Over the last 24 hours, there were 32 minor road accidents in the city, in which, fortunately, no citizens were killed or injured.

Statistics since the beginning of the month show 340 accidents with 26 dead and 408 injured.

Summary data from the beginning of 2024

The data highlights the need for increased caution and adherence to traffic rules, especially in conditions of heavy traffic.