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Brit Involved in Bulgarian Road Accident, No Fatalities
Society | August 23, 2012, Thursday // 12:56
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The accident took place at the Nedyalsko - Lyulin - Irechekovo junction near Straldzha. Photo by new.sliven.net
A 47-year-old British citizen based in the Southeastern Bulgarian village of Lyulin was involved in a traffic accident on Wednesday, local authorities say.
The Brit, who was driving an Opel Astra with Yambol registration plates, is not a qualified driver, according to Bulgarian media.
It is believed that the accident was caused by the other vehicle involved in it, a Fiat Panda driven by a 70-year-old local man.
Both drivers have been subjected to alcohol testing, the results being negative.
The accident took place at the Nedyalsko - Lyulin - Irechekovo junction near Straldzha.
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