On June 22, 2026, a fatal traffic accident occurred in the city of Veles, involving a commercial vehicle and a pedestrian. According to reports from MPB Macedonia, the incident took place at approximately 11:00 AM on “Rashtanski pat” street in Veles. The accident involved a Volvo truck, bearing Skopje license plates, which was towing a trailer registered in Veles.
The vehicle was being operated by an individual identified as S.D., aged 55, who resides in Veles. The truck struck a pedestrian, identified as O.G., who was 54 years old and also from Veles. Emergency services were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Officials confirmed that the pedestrian sustained critical injuries at the site of the accident. A doctor from the Veles Emergency Medical Service confirmed the fatality shortly after the incident. Following the collision, the driver, S.D., was detained by authorities.
A comprehensive investigation was launched at the scene by a public prosecutor and an inspection team from the Veles Health Care Service. By order of the public prosecutor, the body of the deceased was subsequently taken for an official autopsy. The incident underscores the severity of road safety concerns within the Veles community.
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