At least 12 people were killed and dozens more injured in a major pileup involving around 50 vehicles on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria on Tuesday, November 10, after dense fog reduced visibility. Health Minister Katya Ivkova said 10 people “died on the spot” and two others died while being taken to hospital.
Chain of Crashes on Sofia-Burgas Route
The incident unfolded on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas, where thick fog triggered a string of vehicle crashes. The accidents forced the closure of the road in both directions, according to Ivkova.
Emergency services responded to the scene as the pileup left vehicles scattered across the carriageway. The minister confirmed that 46 people were transported to medical facilities for treatment following the crash.
Casualties and Road Closure
Most of the fatalities occurred instantly at the scene of the collision, with two further deaths recorded during transport to hospital. The scale of the incident prompted the full closure of the motorway as authorities worked to clear the wreckage and treat the injured.
The pileup is among the deadliest road incidents reported in Bulgaria in recent years, with the dense fog cited as the primary cause of the multi-vehicle collision.
