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In 1980, Romania experienced its deadliest road accident, resulting in 48 fatalities, overshadowing a recent incident in Bulgaria. The communist regime attempted to cover up the tragedy, which occurred on June 29, 1980, near Huțani. An overcrowded bus overturned in a deep marsh after a tire explosion, leading to many victims drowning while trying to escape. The authorities destroyed evidence and documents related to the accident, erasing much of its history. This event remains one of the most tragic road incidents in Europe, with a memorial marking the site.