12 Killed In Bulgaria Motorway Pile-Up Due To Fog

Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas led to two pileups. The accidents forced the closure of the road in both directions

10 Nov 2026, 11:56 · NDTV

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Thick fog on a Bulgarian motorway caused multiple vehicle crashes on Tuesday
At least 12 people died in the accidents, according to Health Minister Katya Ivkova
Two pileups occurred on the motorway linking Sofia and the Black Sea port Burgas

Sofia:

A thick fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria caused a string of vehicle crashes that killed at least 12 people and injured dozens on Tuesday, a government minister said.

Dense fog on the motorway linking the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas led to two pileups. The accidents forced the closure of the road in both directions, Health Minister Katya Ivkova said.

Ivkova said 10 people "died on the spot" and two others died while being transported to a hospital.

She said 46 people were transported to medical facilities for treatment.

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