Accidents
News about traffic accidents, fires, emergencies, disasters, and other critical situations.
Sorrowful Statistics: One Dead and Ten Injured in Road Accidents in Bulgaria in 24 Hours
According to the Ministry of Interior, one person died and ten were injured in eight road accidents in the last 24 hours. In Sofia, 23 minor accidents without casualties were registered. A total of 123 accidents with 14 fatalities have occurred this month. An increase in the number of fatalities compared to the previous year has been reported.
51 Fires in 24 Hours: Garage, Hotel and Houses Burned
Over the past 24 hours, 51 fires were extinguished in Bulgaria. Firefighters responded to 114 calls, including fires in a garage, a hotel and houses. One person was injured.
Young man stole a car and crashed into a kindergarten in Tsarevo
A 23-year-old from Tsarevo stole an "Opel Vectra" and caused an accident by crashing into the fence of a kindergarten. Full confessions were made.
Tragedy in Varna Region: Two Dead and Seriously Injured After Accidents
Two people died and one is in hospital after serious accidents in the Varna region, the police report. A motorcyclist was seriously injured in Golden Sands, and two people died on the road between Oborishte and Vedrina.
Tragic Statistics: Three Fatalities in Road Accidents in 24 Hours
15 road accidents in the country claimed the lives of three people, according to the Ministry of Interior. In Sofia - one fatality and three injured. Since the beginning of the year, the number of victims is 7.
91 Fires Extinguished in the Last 24 Hours in Bulgaria
In the past 24 hours, 91 fires were extinguished in Bulgaria. There were no fatalities or injuries. The fire and rescue services responded to 151 incident calls, including rescue operations.
Ministry of Interior: 28 Drunk Drivers and 1 Fatality on New Year's Day
28 drivers were caught driving under the influence of alcohol, and 1 – under the influence of drugs, as part of a specialized police operation. One person died and 11 were injured in accidents on New Year's Day.
14-year-old boy seriously injured by firecracker in Ravda on New Year's Eve
A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured by a firecracker during a New Year's Eve concert in Ravda. The pyrotechnic device, which the boy used, caused the tearing of the fingers on his left hand. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated.
Fires in Burgas Region: Man in critical condition after fire in Burgas, death in the village of Bilka
New Year's Eve in the Burgas region was calm for the Emergency Department, but the morning brought two fires. A man is in danger of his life after a fire in Burgas, and there is a death in the village of Bilka.
Tragic Statistics: Fatalities and Injuries in Accidents in 2025
The Ministry of Interior reports a decrease in fatalities in road accidents in 2025, despite a large number of crashes. Details on the total number of accidents, victims and injured, as well as a focus on the situation in Sofia.
Busy at Pirogov: Over 500 Patients on New Year's, Injured by Fireworks
The emergency department of Pirogov reported over 500 patients on December 31, 2025. Three were injured by fireworks, and the on-call shift was also busy in neurosurgery. Comparison with the previous year.
Ministry of Interior: 13 Drivers Under the Influence of Alcohol, 12 Under the Influence of Drugs
Over 12,000 vehicles were checked during a specialized police operation. 13 drunk drivers and 12 under the influence of drugs were identified. Over 3400 violation reports were issued.
Tragic statistics: One dead and 15 injured in accidents within 24 hours
The Ministry of Interior reported one fatality and 15 injuries in accidents over the past 24 hours. In Sofia, 18 traffic accidents were registered, two of which were serious. Since the beginning of the year, the road death toll is 453.
Accident on the Sozopol – Kavatsi Road: Woman in Hospital After Head-on Collision
A 33-year-old woman from Sozopol was injured in an accident on the Sozopol – Kavatsi road after she lost control of her car and collided with a truck.
95 Fires Extinguished in Bulgaria in the Last 24 Hours
In the last 24 hours, 95 fires have been extinguished in Bulgaria, the General Directorate for Fire Safety and Civil Protection (GDFSCP) announced. There were no casualties. Firefighters responded to 135 incident reports. Description of fires with and without material damage, rescue operations, and false alarms.