Three people, including a child, died in a severe crash on the Trakiya Motorway (AM “Maritsa”) in the section between Haskovo and Harmanli near the village of Polyanovo. The accident, which occurred around 20:00, involved two passenger cars carrying Turkish guest workers returning from Western Europe to their homeland, according to available reports.
The collision left four adults and two children injured. Five of the injured individuals were hospitalized in the Haskovo hospital, while the condition of a 16-year-old girl remains the most critical due to multiple fractures that require her upcoming transport to Plovdiv.
Details of the Polyanovo Motorway Collision
The vehicles involved in the crash were traveling one behind the other when both cars flew off the roadway and plunged into a ravine. Emergency response and medical teams deployed to the scene following the incident near the village of Polyanovo along the Haskovo-Harmanli route.
Authorities have yet to determine the exact sequence of events leading to the vehicles leaving the road. An ongoing investigation will establish the official causes of the crash.
Did You Know? The vehicles involved belonged to Turkish guest workers who were making the long journey home to Turkey from Western Europe when the crash occurred near Polyanovo.
Investigation and Next Steps
Law enforcement and investigators are examining the site where the two cars tumbled into the ravine.
As the investigation proceeds, medical staff in Haskovo and Plovdiv continue monitoring the status of the five hospitalized survivors. The severely injured 16-year-old girl awaits transfer for specialized orthopedic treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did the accident on AM “Maritsa” take place?
The crash occurred in the section between Haskovo and Harmanli, specifically in the area of the village of Polyanovo.
How many casualties and injuries were reported?
Three people died, including a child. Four adults and two children sustained injuries.
What caused the two cars to leave the road?
The exact causes remain under investigation and will be determined by the ongoing official inquiry.
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