11 dead, dozens injured after over 70 vehicles pile up on Bulgarian highway amid poor visibility
Over 50 vehicles collided on a foggy highway connecting the Bulgarian capital of Sofia with the eastern city of Burgas. Some cars caught fire in the accident.
SOFIA, Bulgaria (AP) — A dense fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria on Tuesday led to a series of vehicle crashes, resulting in at least 12 fatalities and dozens of injuries, according to a government minister. The fog impacted the road connecting the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas, causing two major pileups. Health Minister Katya Ivkova confirmed that 10 individuals succumbed to their injuries at the scene, while two others passed away during transport to a hospital. A total of 46 people were taken to medical facilities for treatment.
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