A mass pileup of vehicles began on a Bulgarian motorway this morning due to dense fog and poor visibility. According to the publication "24 chasa," citing Health Minister Katya Ivkova, the accidents occurred in two directions: first on the section toward Burgas around 7:10 local time, and then on the opposite side heading toward Sofia.
Consequences and scale of the incident
The collisions involved passenger cars, minibuses, and heavy trucks. Some people were trapped in the wrecked vehicles, forcing rescuers to dismantle road barriers to carry out the operation. Military personnel and emergency services from neighboring regions were called in to assist with the aftermath.
Casualty data
Government and military aircraft have been prepared for the possible transport of the critically injured to Sofia. Preliminary reports suggest the cause was a sudden drop in visibility, wet roads, and driving speeds that were inappropriate for the weather conditions.
Context
The accident occurred near the city of Yambol on the Trakia motorway. Bulgarian Health Minister Katya Ivkova confirmed the data regarding the number of fatalities and hospitalizations.
