Wife Dies in Severe Accident Near Velingrad, Five Injured and Hospitalized

A 56-year-old woman died, and five more people were injured in a severe accident in the area of Pashovi village on road II-84 Velingrad – Razlog, announced the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Interior in Blagoevgrad.

The incident occurred around 14:28 today, and according to initial information, a collision took place between a passenger car Opel Astra and a Volkswagen Transporter van. The woman who died was a passenger in the light vehicle, and the injured are still being examined at the hospital.

Due to the incident, traffic in both directions is temporarily restricted, with traffic regulation managed by the Road Police. Drivers are advised to wait on site.

The section of the second-class road II-84 between Velingrad and Razlog remains one of the most risky areas, with data showing a worrying trend of frequent serious accidents there.

In recent years, several serious incidents have occurred. In August 2022, two people died there in a collision between a passenger and a freight vehicle, and at the end of 2023, seven people were injured in a crash between two cars near the area known as "Ushite." In response to the increasing number of incidents, reinforced police presence and traffic control measures were implemented.

Despite these measures, the section continues to be the scene of severe road accidents, often caused by loss of control or unnecessary speeding.

Source: Vesti.bg