At least 12 people were killed and 46 injured after dense fog led to two large pileups involving 86 vehicles on the Trakia motorway in eastern Bulgaria on Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
The crashes took place on opposite carriageways near Zimnitsa, in the Yambol area, on the motorway that links Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas. They happened at about 7 a.m. local time.
Health Minister Katya Ivkova said 10 people died at the scene and two others died while being taken to hospital. The 46 injured people were taken to medical facilities.
Police said initial assessments pointed to reduced visibility caused by fast-forming dense fog, a wet road surface and speeds that were unsuitable for the conditions. The motorway was closed in both directions.
Prime Minister Rumen Radev declared Wednesday, 11 November a national day of mourning. He went to the scene, leaving a working visit with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
Source: Firstpost
