Snowmobile Accident Injures Child in Bansko, Driver Sought
A 14-year-old child was injured in a snowmobile accident in Bansko, Bulgaria, on Thursday, March 5, 2026. The incident occurred on a snowmobile track, and authorities are searching for the driver of the vehicle, which was reportedly operating without lights and sound.
Details of the Incident
According to reports, the child sustained injuries that are suspected to be a broken leg. The accident occurred when the snowmobile struck the child on the track. Police have initiated a search for the driver responsible.
Investigation and Witness Account
Initial investigations revealed that the driver was operating the snowmobile without functioning lights or audible signals. The concessionaire company reported that the child and their father left the scene shortly after the incident. The father claimed to have witnessed the event, but it was discovered he did not possess a valid lift card.
Separate Incident: Tourist Injures Pedestrian in Czech Republic
In a separate incident, a drunken tourist struck Malena Zamfirova on a track in the Czech Republic. Zamfirova was airlifted to a hospital for medical treatment.
Emergency Contact Information for Bansko
In case of emergencies in Bansko, the following contact numbers are available:
- European Emergency Number: 112
- Mountain Rescue Service in Bansko: +359 887 100 241
- Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Service: 1470
It is crucial to use these numbers only in genuine life-threatening emergencies.