Accidents
News about traffic accidents, fires, emergencies, disasters, and other critical situations.
Critical fire threatens Bulgarovo - urgent containment operation
A large-scale fire in the Bulgarovo area caused an urgent intervention by local authorities, military, and firefighters, with Mayor Dimitar Nikolov announcing an evacuation through the BG-ALERT system.
Drastic Decline in Road Incidents in Bulgaria: Statistics for 2025
Official data from the Ministry of Interior reveals a decrease in road fatalities by 11 people compared to the previous year, with the total number of serious accidents reaching 357 for the past month.
Derailed Freight Train near Pyasachevo: Large-Scale Rescue and Recovery Operation
A serious train accident near the village of Pyasachevo in the Simeonovgrad region caused a large-scale rescue operation involving firefighting and emergency teams working around the clock.
Railway accident near Simeonovgrad: Large-scale derailment with dangerous consequences
A freight train with 34 tankers derailed this morning near Pyasachevo, causing a fire and serious damage to the railway infrastructure. Rescue teams are working on restoring the route.
Serious Accident in Sunny Beach: 18-year-old Driver Hits Five People
The District Prosecutor's Office in Burgas is investigating a serious traffic accident involving five victims, including three children, caused by a rented four-wheeled vehicle.
Large-scale police operation reveals schemes of purchased driver's licenses in Sofia
A specialized police operation has been launched in the capital following a fatal accident that revealed systemic violations in driver's license issuance.
Elevated benzene levels after train incident near Pyasachevo
Following a train derailment near Pyasachevo, RIOSV-Haskovo recorded slightly elevated levels of benzene in the air. Experts assure that there is no direct danger to the population.
Severe road accident in Sunny Beach leaves two in critical condition
A woman and a child are in critical condition after a severe road accident in Sunny Beach. The incident was caused by a rented vehicle with faulty brakes, driven by an 18-year-old youth.
Fire incident with a cargo train between Stara Zagora and Haskovo - tankers in flames
A freight train has suffered a serious accident with derailed and burning tankers in the section between two important Bulgarian cities, with rescue services taking immediate action.
Tragic Incidents on Black Sea Beaches: Two Dead in One Day
Two fatal cases on the seashore shake up the resort towns of Ahtopol and Sveti Vlas. The police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the deaths of two middle-aged men.
A derailed freight train caused a fire near Pyasachevo - 8 wagons off the tracks
A diesel train composition has experienced an incident between Galabovo and Simeonovgrad, with Minister Karadjov assuring that there are no human casualties.
Tragic statistics: 5 people died in 25 serious accidents in 24 hours
Official data from the Ministry of Interior reveals the scale of road trauma in Bulgaria with 5 fatalities and 34 injured in 25 serious incidents.
Large-scale fire extinguishing operation: 153 fire outbreaks extinguished in 24 hours
The National Fire Safety Service reports intensive activity with over 200 signals, including rescue operations and liquidated material damages.
Civil heroism stopped a drunk bus driver in Sunny Beach
A resident of Shumen and his accomplice prevent a potential transport catastrophe by stopping a drunk driver and alerting the police at 112.
Fire Department with Critical Analysis: Sharp Increase in Incidents in Sofia in 2025
Expert report reveals a drastic increase in fires in the capital, with the number of alerts and incidents rising compared to the previous year.