01 May 2023 | 12:45 PM UTC
Bulgaria: Explosion near Samokov, May 1
Explosion near the convoy of the chief prosecutor in the Samokov area, Bulgaria, May 1. No casualties reported.
Event
An explosion occurred near the vehicle of the country's chief prosecutor, Ivan Geshev, while traveling along route 82 near Samokov, located south of Sofia, at around 11:45 May 1. There were no injuries reported. The cause of the blast is being investigated. An increased security force presence has been reported in the area.
Heightened security measures are likely around Samokov through at least May 1. Officials could close roads or reroute traffic in the area.
Advice
Avoid the incident site. Heed the directives of local officials. Plan for ground travel delays near Samokov.
