Incident involving minors in the village of Yonkovo

A serious traffic accident has shaken the village of Yonkovo, Razgrad district. On Tuesday evening, around 10:00 PM, a passenger car crashed into a roadside tree after the 19-year-old driver became distracted while using her mobile phone.

According to the Ministry of Interior in Razgrad, a total of five youths aged between 13 and 18 were traveling in the car.

The 13-year-old brother of the driver was the most seriously injured. The child has been admitted to the hospital with a traumatic brain injury and broken facial bones, and doctors are fighting for his life. Another boy from the group suffered a broken arm, while the other passengers escaped with abrasions.

Consequences of the incident

  • Pre-trial proceedings have been initiated regarding the case.
  • The causes for the loss of control over the vehicle are being investigated.
  • Work continues to clarify the circumstances surrounding the incident.