Residents of Kystendil and Nearby Villages Gather to Mourn Teenager Killed in Horse-Car Crash
Residents from Kystendil and surrounding villages gathered on the Kystendil-Sofia road, close to the site of a tragic accident, which claimed the life of an 18-year-old girl in a collision with a horse drawn carriage early yesterday morning, according to Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA).
In a sign of respect, the gathered community observed a minute of silence, knelt down, and laid flowers to honor Adi, who was set to be an graduate this academic year.
Kystendil Mayor Ognyan Atanasov and Municipal Council Chairman Dimitar Velichkov were present at the scene. The residents expressed their dissatisfaction with the ongoing issue of horses crossing the busy Kystendil-Sofia road, a concern that has remained unresolved for years.
Mayor Atanasov addressed the crowd, acknowledging the issue but emphasizing that the road and the adjacent lands are not under the municipal jurisdiction. He assured that the municipality has installed 10 km of electric fencing and plans to repair the street lighting at its own expense, with a permit obtained from the Road Infrastructure Agency, by January 2025.
Atanasov undertook to organize a meeting with all relevant institutions to tackle the animal-related issue on the road. A woman close to the family proposed another gathering on January 4th at 12:00 PM to discuss the progress made, inviting all responsible institutions to attend.
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