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One more serious traffic accident under the influence of alcohol and drugs

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One more serious traffic accident involving alcohol and drug use by the driver occurred in Sofia last night.

The 19-year old driver lost control of the vehicle and hit a lamp post near Armeets Arena in the capital city. Several persons were injured, one girl has been taken to hospital in critical condition. Six people were traveling in the car, two of them foreigners. The driver's blood has tested positive for amphetamines, cocaine and alcohol.

In a separate incident, a motorcyclist, also under the influence of narcotics, collided with a car. 



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