An accident between a car and a bus closed the main road Veliko Tarnovo - Ruse. The incident occurred on the section between the villages of Samovodene and Polikraishte, said Mariyana Hristova, spokesperson for the Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - Veliko Tarnovo, quoted by Focus.
"According to initial information, there is one deceased", added Hristova.
There are police, emergency services and fire brigade teams at the scene. An inspection is underway.
The road is blocked, and the bypass route is through the village of Resen.
The Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs - Veliko Tarnovo appeals to drivers to be extremely careful. Police presence in the region has been increased due to the upcoming holidays.
The pavements everywhere are wet and slippery, with rain falling in many places.