Road tragedy: One dead and 21 injured in traffic accidents over the past 24 hours

04.05.2026 | Accidents

The Ministry of Interior reported grim statistics: 12 serious accidents in the last 24 hours. The number of casualties since the beginning of the year has increased by 15 compared to the same period in 2025.

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Grim statistics: The road situation in the country

Over the past 24 hours, 12 serious traffic accidents have been registered in the country. According to official data from the Ministry of Interior, one person has lost their life, and 21 people have been injured in road accidents.

The situation in Sofia remains concerning: 16 minor and 4 serious accidents, leading to one fatality and eight injured in the last 24 hours alone.

Data from the beginning of the month and the year

The negative trend compared to last year is notable. For the same period in 2025, the number of victims was 119, which means that in the current year, the number of road fatalities is 15 higher.