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Five Romanians killed in road accident in Bulgaria

Fri, Feb 12 2010 10:49 CET

byThe Sofia Echo staff

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Five Romanians were killed in a road accident in Bulgaria on the morning of February 12.

The accident happened on the road between Samokov and Sofia, Focus news agency said.

Police received a tip-off that a heavy accident had happened at about 8.30am on February 12.

A Romanian automobile had collided with a Bulgarian truck.

All five Romanians in the automobile had been killed in the accident, Focus news agency said.
Road police said the road had been closed and traffic was detoured.

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Anonymous Dimitar Fri, Feb 12 2010 12:48 CET
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Isn't this road supposed to be closed to HGV's at certain times? Nobody is controling this or the shocking driving on this road


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