Serious Accident Closes Varvara–Velingrad Road; Driver in Critical Condition

The Varvara–Velingrad road [Southern part of Bulgaria}has been temporarily closed to traffic following a serious accident on October 30. According to initial reports, an empty timber transport trailer became detached from a tractor unit and collided with an oncoming lorry.

Police, fire brigade and emergency medical teams have been dispatched to the scene. The lorry driver was taken by ambulance to Velingrad Hospital in a serious condition.

Photos: Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior – Pazardzhik

Following the incident, traffic on the Varvara–Velingrad road has been temporarily suspended. Police teams from Septemvri are diverting vehicles near the village of Varvara, while officers from the Velingrad Police Department are redirecting traffic near Kostandovo Railway Station, via the turn-off for Rakitovo.

An inspection of the scene is due to be carried out.