Road tragedy: One dead and 23 injured in accidents across the country

21.08.2026 | Bulgaria

The Ministry of Interior reports 18 serious traffic accidents in the last 24 hours. See the latest statistics on road casualties since the beginning of 2024.

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Serious road accidents in Bulgaria

According to data from the Ministry of the Interior (MoI), the past 24 hours have proven to be extremely difficult for road safety in the country. Within 24 hours, 18 road accidents were registered, in which one person died and another 23 sustained injuries of varying severity.

The situation in Sofia

In the capital, 16 minor road accidents were registered. Although there were no fatalities, the number of injured is significant – 16 people sought medical attention following collisions on the streets of Sofia.

Statistics since the beginning of the year

The worrying trend is also confirmed by official data from the beginning of 2024 to date:

The Traffic Police urges drivers to exercise increased caution, maintain a safe distance, and strictly follow traffic rules in order to reduce the number of accidents.