86 Cars Collide on a Highway in Bulgaria, 12 People Die
A massive accident involving almost 86 vehicles occurred on the Trakia motorway in Bulgaria. 12 people died, and another 46 injured were taken to hospitals. This was reported by representatives of the country's Ministry of Internal Affairs and Ministry of Health.
According to Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Kaloyan Kalayanov, 63 vehicles collided in the lanes heading towards Burgas, and another 23 on the opposite side of the highway, leading to Sofia. Ten people died at the scene, and two more died in hospitals in the cities of Yambol and Sliven. A total of 86 cars were damaged in the accident.
The accident occurred on the morning of November 10 amidst dense fog, which significantly reduced visibility. Traffic on the motorway was blocked. To mitigate the consequences of the accident, an operation called "Rescue" was carried out: 15 fire crews, police officers, and ambulance teams were dispatched to the scene.
Military transport aircraft were also used to transport the seriously injured.