Road tragedy: 1 dead and 36 injured in just 24 hours

28.05.2026 | Bulgaria

Grim statistics from the Ministry of Interior: the number of road accident fatalities since the beginning of the year has increased significantly compared to last year. See the latest data on traffic accidents.

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Bloody statistics: Victims and injured on the road

The past 24 hours were marked by a series of incidents on the country's roads. According to Ministry of Interior data, 32 accidents were registered, in which one person died and 36 were injured.

In Sofia, three serious traffic accidents and 37 minor ones were registered, in which three people sought medical attention following injuries.

Data for the month and year

The alarming trend is also confirmed by a comparison with the previous year. For the same period in 2025, there were 142 deaths, which means an increase of 20 deaths this year.

We urge drivers to exercise increased caution and comply with traffic rules in order to reduce the risk of road accidents.