Dozens of Vehicles Collide in Fog in Southeastern Bulgaria, at Least 11 Dead
A mass pile-up caused by thick fog on a highway in southeastern Bulgaria has killed at least 11 people and injured more than 48. Dozens of cars and trucks were involved.
At least 11 people have died and more than 48 have been injured in a large road accident in southeastern Bulgaria on 10 November. According to foreign media reports, thick fog led dozens of vehicles, including passenger cars and trucks, to collide on a highway.
A local governor said police, firefighters and emergency medical teams rushed to the scene after the crash.
Two collision sites
The crashes took place at two locations. One occurred at the 289th kilometre in the direction of Burgas, and the other at the 294th kilometre in the direction of Sofia. Burgas and Sofia are cities in Bulgaria.
Images and video posted online show cars and trucks wrecked and piled on top of one another on both sides of the highway. Several vehicles overturned, while others veered off the road after impact.
The source does not provide details on the condition of the injured or on any investigation into the accident.
