Three individuals injured in a road accident near Botevgrad yesterday were not employees of the Road Infrastructure Agency (RIA), the agency has confirmed. The injured workers were employed by a road maintenance company contracted to maintain the republic’s road network. This clarification follows initial reports potentially implying direct RIA employment. The RIA released the statement to correct this information and distinguish between its direct staff and those of its contracted partners. Details regarding the cause of the accident and the extent of the injuries have not been released. The road maintenance company is responsible for upkeep of the specific section of roadway where the incident occurred. Further investigation into the accident is ongoing.