11 Dead in Major Multi-Vehicle Crash in Bulgaria
Eleven people died and 50 were injured in a massive road accident in Bulgaria, likely caused by poor weather conditions.
A tragic traffic accident occurred on Tuesday on a highway connecting Sofia to the city of Burgas, resulting in the deaths of 11 people after a collision involving dozens of vehicles.
Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev indicated that heavy fog and difficult weather conditions were the likely causes of the incident.
The Bulgarian Ministry of Interior reported that 50 injured individuals were transported to hospitals for treatment, with the Prime Minister ordering the deployment of aircraft to assist in medical evacuations.
Emergency teams and police rushed to the scene to manage the aftermath of the crash, while investigations remain ongoing to determine the full details of the event.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen described the incident as tragic and expressed her condolences to the victims.