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Heavy snowfall has led to the partial closure of Vitosha Boulevard, with the Capital Municipality taking emergency measures to ensure safety. Bus service to the area has been partially disrupted, affecting line 66. The municipality has reinforced efforts to maintain access to the popular ski destination. The condition on Vitosha Mountain is critical, according to a local hut manager, with the Bulgarian Prime Minister, Dimitar Glavchev, visiting the area to personally assess the situation.
The Capital Municipality announced that it is taking immediate steps to ensure the safety of the public in the area. The Boulevard leading to Vitosha is currently in poor condition, leading to the temporary suspension of bus line 66. Early this afternoon, the service resumed but with reduced frequency.
The municipality has stated that it is doing its utmost to maintain access to the area, implementing additional measures to tackle the challenging conditions. These include constant snow removal and ice treatment operations.
The snow situation on Vitosha Mountain remains dire, according to the manager of the "Aleko" hut. He urged skiers and visitors to exercise extreme caution due to the treacherous conditions.
In response to the deteriorating situation, Prime Minister Dimitar Glavchev personally visited Vitosha to assess the conditions. He emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of all those using the winter sports facilities.
The Bulgarian Red Cross has issued a warning, advising against unnecessary travel to Vitosha due to the poor weather conditions. They urged those who do venture out to equip themselves with suitable clothing and gear, and to respect the rules and recommendations of the responsible authorities.
This developing story will be updated as more information becomes available. In the meantime, the Capital Municipality and the relevant authorities continue to monitor the situation closely and take necessary steps to ensure the safety of the public.