Fatal Collision on Sofia-Varna Road Claims Bulgarian and American Lives

A tragic accident on the main road between Sofia and Varna near Novo Selo in Veliko Tarnovo has resulted in a joint investigation by the district prosecutor's office. The collision involved two vehicles and led to the immediate fatalities of a 36-year-old Bulgarian and an American.

The preliminary investigation indicates that the vehicle carrying the Bulgarian and the American veered into oncoming traffic, resulting in a head-on collision with another car. This second vehicle had a 40-year-old man and a 19-year-old youth on board.

The fatal incident occurred around 19:20 p.m. on a straight section of the Sofia-Varna road, heading towards Sevlievo. Authorities are actively investigating the causes of the collision, involving interviews with witnesses, expert analyses, and assessments.