Multiple crashes on Bulgaria’s Trakia motorway killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, Nov. 10. Reports said around 50 vehicles were involved, while officials gave estimates ranging from more than 70 to 86. Dense fog and poor visibility were believed to have contributed; the crashes closed the road in both directions.
WHO:
Motorway crash victims
WHAT:
Two major crashes involving estimates of around 50, more than 70 or 86 vehicles killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on the Trakia motorway in south-eastern Bulgaria. Health Minister Katya Ivkova said 10 people died at the scene and two while being taken to hospital; she said 46 injured people were transported to medical facilities. The crashes occurred on opposite carriageways at 7 a.m. near Zimnitsa, on the A1 route between Sofia and Burgas, and closed the road in both directions.
WHEN:
Reported Nov 10, 2026 at 11:20 AM ET
WHERE:
Trakia motorway, near Zimnitsa, Bulgaria
WHY:
Dense fog and poor visibility were believed to have contributed to the crashes. Officials said fog was the likely cause of the first crash.
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