At least 12 people killed in motorway crash in southeastern Bulgaria
Summary
A pile-up involving an estimated 50 cars and trucks near Yambol in southeastern Bulgaria killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Thick fog contributed to the crashes, which closed the motorway in both directions; authorities sent the injured to nearby hospitals and deployed aircraft with medical teams.Key Facts
- The crashes occurred near Yambol on the route between Sofia and the Black Sea port of Burgas.
- Regional governor Georgi Chalakov said about 50 cars and trucks were involved.
- Health Minister Katya Ivkova said 10 people died at the scene and two died while being taken to hospital.
- Ivkova said emergency services transported 46 people to medical facilities.
- Authorities closed the road in both directions.
- The government dispatched two aircraft equipped with stretchers and medical teams.
- Prime Minister Rumen Radev cancelled official events scheduled for later that day.
- European Commission figures cited in the article show Bulgaria had 71 road deaths per million people in 2025, the highest rate in the EU.
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