A border police officer in Bulgaria rescued multiple Ukrainian passengers after their bus lost control and veered off the road near the town of Malko Tarnovo, authorities confirmed.
The incident occurred when the driverless Ukrainian bus began rolling downhill, prompting immediate action from the officer who managed to stop the vehicle and prevent further harm.
According to eyewitness accounts cited by local media, the officer’s quick response helped save dozens of lives during the chaotic scene, with several people injured but no fatalities reported in the immediate aftermath.
Footage and testimonies described the moment as terrifying, with one rescuer noting the harrowing sight of passengers scrambling to safety as the bus moved uncontrollably.
Emergency services arrived shortly after to assist the injured and secure the scene, while investigators began examining how the bus came to be unattended and in motion.
The event has drawn attention to road safety concerns involving international passenger vehicles operating in the region, particularly those transporting refugees or displaced persons.
Officials have not released the identity of the officer or the bus operator, stating that details are still under review as part of the ongoing investigation.
Local news outlets highlighted the officer’s actions as a rare example of individual bravery averting a potential tragedy on a busy stretch of highway near the Bulgarian-Turkish border.
