Accidents
News about traffic accidents, fires, emergencies, disasters, and other critical situations.
14 severe accidents in the country — 16 injured, none dead for the day
The MVD reports 14 severe accidents over the past 24 hours, resulting in 16 injuries. In Sofia, there were 32 minor and two severe incidents. Since the beginning of the year, 1246 accidents have been recorded, involving 1554 injured and 87 fatalities.
Traffic Light Malfunction at the Sveti Vlas - Kosharitsa Intersection
Nessebar Municipality announces a malfunction in the traffic light system at the Sveti Vlas - Kosharitsa intersection. Restoration is expected by the end of the week. Caution when passing through.
Fires and Incidents: Fire Safety and Civil Protection Responded to 84 Calls in 24 Hours
Over the past 24 hours, 49 fires were extinguished. The Fire Safety and Civil Protection responded to 84 calls regarding incidents, including a fatal fire in Varna and rescue operations.
Drunk Driver Caught with Over 4 Promille Alcohol in Burgas
A 37-year-old driver has been detained in Burgas after being caught driving with over 4 promille alcohol in his system. The test registered 4.46 promille, and the driver refused a blood test. An investigation is underway.
Tragedy in Varna: Elderly man dies in fire
A 79-year-old man from Varna died in a fire caused by a faulty electrical appliance. The fire broke out this morning, and the man tried to extinguish it himself.
Driver with 3 per mille alcohol caused a car accident in Burgas
A 42-year-old driver with 3 per mille alcohol caused a car accident in Burgas. The incident occurred at an intersection in the 'Izgrev' residential complex on March 29th. The driver was arrested.
17 Injured and 1 Dead in Accidents in the Last 24 Hours
17 injured, 1 dead, and 15 road traffic accidents in the last 24 hours. In Sofia – 1 serious and 21 minor accidents with 1 injured. Since the beginning of the year – 1204 accidents, 86 deaths and 1504 injuries. The Ministry of Interior reports 8 more deaths compared to the same period last year.
37 Fires Extinguished in the Country in the Last 24 Hours, No Casualties
In the last 24 hours, 37 fires were extinguished in Bulgaria. Firefighters responded to 66 calls, with no casualties or injuries. 11 fires caused material damage, while 26 did not. 25 rescue operations were carried out, and 4 calls were false alarms.
Road Rage in Burgas: Driver Attacks Another with a Utility Knife
An incident occurred on „Zahari Stoyanov“ Blvd. in Burgas between two drivers, escalating into a physical altercation. One of them attacked the other with a utility knife, inflicting cuts. The aggressor has been detained.
13-year-old boy in hospital after scooter accident in Burgas
A 13-year-old boy has been admitted to a hospital in Burgas after an accident involving an electric scooter. The incident occurred in the "Banevo" district after the child lost control of the vehicle. He was riding without a helmet in the dark.
Two people died in accidents in the country in 24 hours
Two people died and eight were injured in accidents in the country in the last 24 hours, according to a report from the Ministry of Interior. In Sofia, 25 minor and 2 serious incidents were registered.
50 Fires Extinguished in the Country in 24 Hours, Man Injured in Varna
GDPS: 50 fires extinguished, 75 incident reports, 12 fires in residential buildings, 22 rescue operations and 3 false alarms.
Driver under the influence of drugs hits pedestrian in Burgas: Details of the incident
In Burgas, a driver under the influence of drugs (cannabis, amphetamine, methamphetamine) hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian has a broken vertebra, the driver has been detained for 24 hours. A fast-track investigation has been initiated.
Tragic incident on Trakia Motorway: Driver killed, passenger injured
One fatality and one injury in a collision between a minibus and a truck on the Trakia Motorway at the 47th km towards Burgas. The incident occurred around 14:00. Police are regulating traffic.
Accident on Sofia-Varna road: Ambulance driver killed
A collision between an ambulance and a bus is hindering traffic on the main Sofia-Varna road, in the area of Momin sbor. The ambulance driver was killed.