Another protest over the death of 18-year-old Andrea blocked the road to Kyustendil near the village of Yabalkovo. The girl died after a serious accident at the end of last year. Then the car she was traveling in hit 5 horses that were on the roadway.
A check by the European Center for Transport Policies found numerous gaps and deficiencies in the section that threaten traffic safety. A number of institutions have been notified of the irregularities on the road, but none of them is taking measures. The document cites limited visibility due to uncultivated vegetation, unsuitable and missing signs, non-functioning street lighting poles, worn road surface and erased markings, as well as free entry of animals onto the roadway.
Today, the protesters once again demand to hear from the responsible institutions both the results of the inspections, which were supposed to be ready on January 15, and specific measures to ensure safety. Last year alone, 6 accidents occurred in this section.