Accidents
News about traffic accidents, fires, emergencies, disasters, and other critical situations.
A burning cargo van blocks traffic on the Burgas – Varna route towards Sunny Beach
At the exit of Burgas in the direction of Sunny Beach, a cargo vehicle caught fire while in motion. The fire is currently being extinguished, but a serious traffic jam has formed in the section along the Burgas – Varna route.
Bloody statistics: 20 injured in accidents in just 24 hours
The Ministry of Interior reports an alarming rise in traffic accidents. 20 people were injured in 15 serious crashes over the past 24 hours. See the latest data for 2026.
38 fires extinguished in 24 hours: Man injured while attempting to extinguish a car
A total of 38 fires have been extinguished across the country in the last 24 hours. A 58-year-old man suffered burns while attempting to save his burning car near Pleven.
Two e-scooter accidents: 14-year-old girl injured in Burgas region
Serious accidents involving electric scooters in the country. A 14-year-old girl was injured after falling in the village of Ruen, and a teenager was injured in a crash in Stara Zagora. Read more about the risks.
Young man found dead on Vitosha, authorities investigating whether he was attacked by a bear
The body of a young hiker with a disfigured face was found above the "Rudnichar" hut on Vitosha. Initial suspicions point to an attack by a bear or large dogs, but the theory of a wild animal has not yet been officially confirmed.
Grim statistics: 3 dead and dozens injured in road accidents across the country
The Ministry of Interior reports an alarming increase in road accidents. Three people have died and 34 have been injured in 30 serious accidents in the country over the last 24 hours alone.
44 fires in 24 hours: Three injured and dozens of rescue operations
A tense 24 hours for the fire service in Bulgaria: 44 extinguished fires, 112 calls for help, and 63 rescue operations. See the summary of the teams' work.
Serious accident on the Hemus Motorway: Traffic at the 9th km is restricted
Traffic on the Hemus Motorway towards Varna is temporarily limited to the passing lane due to a single-vehicle accident involving a heavy goods vehicle. Traffic police are regulating the flow.
Tragic toll on the roads: One dead and 39 injured in accidents across the country
The Ministry of Internal Affairs reports 18 serious traffic accidents over the past 24 hours. Statistics for 2026 show an alarming increase in road fatalities compared to the previous year.
49 fires extinguished in the country over the last 24 hours
The General Directorate for Fire Safety reports 49 extinguished fires and 106 incident reports. There were no casualties in the incidents over the past 24 hours.
Serious accident on Hemus Motorway: One dead and 16 injured after collision with a truck
A serious accident is being investigated on the Hemus Motorway, in which a bus crashed into a stationary truck. One person died and 16 were injured. The truck driver tested positive for drugs.
Serious accident on Hemus motorway: One dead and five injured in collision between bus and semi-truck
A severe accident at the entrance to Sofia has claimed a life. A bus crashed into a semi-truck on the Hemus motorway. Five people have been admitted to Pirogov Hospital, including a 3-year-old child.
33 fires extinguished in 24 hours in Bulgaria – no casualties reported
Over the past 24 hours, fire safety teams responded to 69 calls. 33 fires were extinguished, and there are no reports of casualties among citizens.
Giro d'Italia cyclist hospitalized at Pirogov after serious accident
A 32-year-old participant in the Giro d'Italia has been transported to Pirogov Hospital with a pelvic fracture following a mass crash near the village of Merdanya. The patient is in stable condition.
Disturbing series: Fifth dead dolphin washes ashore in Varna in 10 days
A new case of a dead dolphin on the central beach of Varna raises questions about the ecological state of the Black Sea. Experts are investigating the frequent incidents.