Investigation Underway into Fatal Traffic Accident Involving Military Vehicle in Bulgaria

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A serious traffic collision occurred on August 11, 2025, near the village of Malomirovo in the Yambol region, Bulgaria, resulting in the death of Captain N.I. of the Bulgarian military. The incident involved a UAZ military vehicle driven by Senior Sergeant G.G. and a Mercedes car, with Captain N.I. being crushed by the military vehicle during the accident. Both drivers and Captain N.I. were transported to the St. Panteleimon Hospital in Yambol, where he later succumbed to his injuries. A pre-trial investigation has been initiated to determine the causes of the accident, with an inspection of the scene, witness questioning, and other investigative actions being carried out by the Military Police Regional Office-Sliven under the supervision of a prosecutor from the Military District Prosecutor's Office-Sliven.

Key Takeaways:

  • A serious traffic collision occurred on August 11, 2025, near the village of Malomirovo in the Yambol region, Bulgaria.
  • The incident involved a UAZ military vehicle driven by Senior Sergeant G.G. and a Mercedes car.
  • Captain N.I. of the Bulgarian military was crushed by the military vehicle during the accident and later died at the St. Panteleimon Hospital in Yambol.
  • A pre-trial investigation has been initiated to determine the causes of the accident, with investigative actions being carried out by the Military Police Regional Office-Sliven.
  • The investigation is being supervised by a prosecutor from the Military District Prosecutor's Office-Sliven.
  • Both drivers involved in the accident were immediately transported to the hospital for treatment.

Statistics:

  • Date of the incident: August 11, 2025
  • Location of the incident: Near the village of Malomirovo in the Yambol region, Bulgaria

Sources:

  • Prosecutor's Office of the Republic of Bulgaria ("Under the leadership of the Military District Prosecutor's Office-Sliven, investigation actions are being conducted into a pre-trial proceeding initiated for a traffic accident near the junction for the village of Malomirovo, Yambol region.")