Fog Triggers Pileup of More Than 50 Vehicles in Bulgaria, at Least 10 Reported Dead
Thick fog led to a collision of more than 50 vehicles on a highway near the city of Yambol in Bulgaria. Preliminary reports say at least 10 people died and dozens were injured.
A mass collision involving more than 50 vehicles has taken place on a highway near the city of Yambol in Bulgaria, caused by thick fog. The information comes from the news channel Nexta, which cited preliminary reports. The post is dated 10 November.
According to those preliminary figures, at least 10 people lost their lives and dozens were injured. The exact numbers of dead and wounded have not been confirmed in the source.
Witness accounts
After the crash the highway was covered in debris, and several vehicles caught fire. One driver said he escaped his vehicle by a miracle. Another driver smashed the window of a burning car and pulled a person to safety.
One eyewitness said: "Everything happened very quickly. So many people died here. A man died right behind me. There were four trucks behind me. Thank God I'm still alive."
Video published by Nexta shows the aftermath on the road. The source does not say what rescue work is continuing, and it names no cause of the accident other than poor visibility due to fog.
