site.btaNo Reports Received of Bulgarians Injured in Vehicular Accident in Munich

The Consulate General of Bulgaria in Munich has not received any reports of Bulgarian citizens injured in the accident that took place on Thursday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told BTA later during the day. The report came after German media said that a car had crashed into a group of pedestrians.

The Consulate General is monitoring the situation and is ready to provide assistance if necessary. Citizens can contact it at +49 89 171 176 14, +49 89 171 176 15 or via email at Konsular.Munchen@mfa.bg. Alerts and requests for assistance in disaster situations can also be addressed to the Foreign Ministry's Crisis Centre at +359 2 948 24 04, +359 2 971 38 56 or at crisis@mfa.bg.

The accident, in which at least 20 people have been injured according to initial reports, took place against the backdrop of the Munich Security Conference scheduled for Friday, which will be attended by US Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.