site.btaSports Minister Orders Probe into Bulgarian Automobile Federation and Rally Organization after Fatal Crash

Following the fatal incident during the “Aladzha Monastery” hill climb race in Varna, the Minister of Youth and Sports has ordered an immediate inspection of the Automobile Federation of Bulgaria (AFB) and the organization of the event, the ministry said in a press release on Sunday.

The inspection will be carried out by the Regional Coordination and Control Directorate at the ministry. Its purpose is to determine whether all regulatory requirements and safety rules were observed during the competition.

The Ministry of Youth and Sports extended its condolences to the family of the deceased spectator and wished a swift recovery to those injured in the accident.

Earlier today, one spectator was killed and eight were injured when a car veered off the track and crashed into the audience during the Varna hill climb event.