Bulgaria motorway pile-ups in fog kill 12, injure dozens

· Climate · Bulgaria

At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured in a series of crashes caused by thick fog on Bulgaria's Trakia motorway, which links the capital Sofia with the eastern city of Burgas, officials said Tuesday. Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed the toll, while a separate report put the figure at 11. Police, firefighters and ambulance crews rushed to the scene, and about 50 people were injured. The pile-ups involved dozens of vehicles on both sides of the foggy stretch of highway.

Why it matters：The incident highlights the danger of extreme weather on European roads and the pressure on emergency services.

Key points

  • At least 12 people died and about 50 were injured.
  • The crashes occurred in thick fog on the Trakia motorway.
  • Dozens of vehicles were involved on both sides of the road.

Sources (original reporting)

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