Accidents
News about traffic accidents, fires, emergencies, disasters, and other critical situations.
Tragedy in Sunny Beach: Two People Mysteriously Disappeared Amid Dangerous Sea Waves
A dramatic rescue search has been announced after an incident involving two relatives who went missing during a maritime risk near the famous Bulgarian resort Sunny Beach.
Chain collisions paralyzed the Northern Tangent near Sofia
A dramatic incident involving nine vehicles temporarily halted traffic at a key road junction, with one foreign woman injured.
Heavy train accident near Pyasachevo: Derailed diesel tankers caused a fire
A freight train of "Bulmarket" suffered a serious accident with 13 derailed wagons and ignited tankers. There are no injuries, but significant material damage has been caused.
Wildfire in the village of Razboyna: Four properties damaged in a fire near Ruen
A devastating fire engulfed four properties in the village of Razboyno, causing serious damage to houses, farm buildings, and agricultural produce, with no people injured.
Tragedy in Sofia: A Fatal Bus Accident Claimed the Life of a Syrian Doctor
A serious road accident in the capital caused six casualties, including one deceased 61-year-old doctor. Three patients remain in critical condition.
A fire element devoured properties in the village of Seliminovo - dozens of buildings in danger
A fire on the outskirts of a Sliven village destroyed over 20 properties, with the cause likely being children's carelessness. The damage is significant, but people have been saved.
Tragic Incident in Sunny Beach: Court to Decide the Fate of 18-Year-Old Driver
The District Court in Nessebar will determine the measure of restraint for a young person who caused a serious electric accident with injured children and adults in the resort complex.
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.