Bulgaria motorway pile-up kills 12 and injures 48
Bulgaria motorway pile-up kills 12, injures 48

Twelve people have been killed and 48 have been injured after dozens of cars piled up on a major motorway in Bulgaria.

Crash on the Trakia highway

The collision happened on the Trakia highway near Zinitsa in south-east Bulgaria, where foggy conditions contributed to a 50-vehicle pile-up.

Emergency services responded to the scene, where multiple vehicles were left damaged across the carriageway.

Casualties and response

At least 12 people were confirmed dead and a further 48 were injured in the incident.

The full circumstances of the crash are still being established as authorities continue to deal with the aftermath.