Chaos Erupts Near Derailment Site as Youths Detained, Officer Under Investigation
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Youths detained after incident involving a derailed train and a police officer injured by a stop cartridge near sandchevo.
- Two youths, aged 17 and 14, were detained near a derailed cargo train in Sandchevo.
- A police officer is being investigated for causing slight bodily injury with a stop cartridge.
- the incident occurred on August 19, involving the youths and metal parts from the train.
- A crowd intervened, leading to a confrontation with police and the use of a stop cartridge.
- The Stara Zagora district Prosecutor’s Office is monitoring both investigations.
A chaotic scene unfolded yesterday near the derailed cargo train close to the village of Sandchevo, resulting in the detention of two youths and an investigation into a police officer for injury caused by a stop cartridge.
Youths Detained Amid Stolen Wagon Parts
On August 19, around 9:30 p.m., two police officers were on duty near the derailed train composition. They spotted two young people,one aged 17 and the other 14,moving with a horse-drawn cart containing metal parts from the wagons. The youths were headed towards Galabovo.
When police attempted to detain them, the 17-year-old was apprehended, but the 14-year-old managed to es
cape. A crowd of people then gathered at the scene, leading to a confrontation with the police.During the ensuing chaos, a police officer used a stop cartridge, resulting in a slight injury to one of the individuals present.
Investigation and Legal Proceedings
the Stara Zagora District Prosecutor’s Office has initiated two separate pre-trial proceedings. One is focused on the detention of the two youths, investigating potential theft of the train parts. The second investigation is directed at the police officer, examining the circumstances surrounding the use of the stop cartridge and the resulting injury.
The investigation is ongoing, and further details are expected to emerge as the authorities gather evidence and interview witnesses. The incident highlights the complex situation surrounding the train derailment and the subsequent efforts to secure the site and prevent further incidents.
