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At least 12 people have been killed and dozens injured in multiple crashes involving around 50 vehicles on a motorway in south-eastern Bulgaria.

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The crashes occurred amid dense fog and poor visibility, which are believed to have contributed to the pile-ups.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 10 Novwording from Al Jazeera

Police, firefighters and ambulance crews rushed to the scene where images on local media showed cars and trucks piled up across both sides of the road, many overturned, crushed or veered off the side.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 10 Novwording from The Straits Times

Health Minister Katya Ivkova said 10 people died at the scene, near the town of Zimnitsa, and one more in hospital.

4 of 9 outletsfirst reported 10 Novwording from BBC

Prime Minister Rumen Radev was meeting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who is on a visit to Bulgaria, and cancelled his official events scheduled for later on Tuesday.

3 of 9 outletsfirst reported 10 Novwording from Al Jazeera

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Al Jazeera10 Nov

At least 12 people were killed and dozens injured when around 50 vehicles crashed on a motorway in south-eastern Bulgaria due to dense fog and poor visibility. The accidents occurred as multiple pile-ups on the highway.

At least 12 people killed in Bulgaria motorway pile-up →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this story
The Straits Times10 Nov

On November 10, at least ten people died in a multi-vehicle pile-up on a foggy stretch of highway in southeastern Bulgaria. The accident involved about 50 vehicles and left some individuals trapped inside their cars, prompting immediate rescue efforts by emergency services. According to Yambol Regional Governor Georgi Chalakov, approximately 27 injured persons were hospitalized following the incident.

At least 10 die in Bulgarian motorway pile-up →
The Independent10 Nov

On Tuesday, two large car pile-ups occurred on the Trakia highway near Yambol in southeastern Bulgaria, resulting in at least 11 deaths and around 50 injuries. The crashes involved approximately 50 vehicles and were caused by heavy fog. Rescue operations are ongoing, with some people still trapped in their cars. Prime Minister Rumen Radev has cancelled official engagements to address the tragedy, and air transport…

At least 11 dead after two huge car pile-ups on Bulgarian highway involving 50 vehicles →
Euronews10 Nov

Aerial footage captures the devastation following a severe multi-vehicle collision on a highway in southeastern Bulgaria that killed 11 people and injured many others. The crash involved numerous cars and happened in dense fog near Yambol on the route between Sofia and Burgas. Pictures from the site depict widespread damage with wrecked vehicles strewn across the road as emergency services attend to the situation.

Aerial footage reveals devastation after deadly Bulgaria highway crash →
Deutsche Welle10 Nov

On Tuesday, a series of crashes on Bulgaria’s A1 highway near Yambol resulted in at least 12 deaths and dozens of injuries when fog caused a bus and truck collision that led to multiple pileups involving around 50 vehicles. Health Minister Katya Ivkova reported that ten people died instantly while two others succumbed to their injuries during transport, with 46 injured individuals taken to hospitals. Prime Minister…

Bulgaria highway pileup kills 12, dozens injured: PM →
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BBC10 Nov

At least 11 people died and 46 were injured after multiple pile-ups on the Trakia motorway in southeastern Bulgaria due to dense fog, which caused poor visibility and unsuitable driving conditions. The accidents involved over 70 vehicles near Zimnitsa town around 07:10 local time. Health Minister Katya Ivkova reported that ten fatalities occurred at the scene while one person died later in hospital. Rescue efforts…

At least 11 dead after motorway pile-ups in Bulgaria fog →
ABC News (AU)10 Nov

A motorway pile-up in Bulgaria resulted in twelve deaths and fifty injuries. The accident occurred on a main road connecting Sofia, the capital city, to Burgas during heavy fog conditions. Authorities believe the thick fog was likely responsible for the crashes.

Twelve dead, 50 injured in Bulgarian motorway pile-up in heavy fog →
New York Post10 Nov

On November 10, 2026, a motorway pile-up on Bulgaria’s A1 highway resulted in 12 deaths and 50 injuries. The accident occurred around 75 kilometers west of Burgas due to thick fog, starting with a collision between a bus and a truck. Rescue teams from police, fire, and medical services responded quickly; images showed vehicles severely damaged across all six lanes of the highway. European Commission President Ursula…

12 dead, 50 injured in horrific motorway pile-up in Bulgaria →

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  1. 10 Nov

    At least 11 people have died following two huge car pile-ups involving around 50 vehicles on a highway in southeastern Bulgaria on Tuesday.

    5 outlets · The Independent

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Where to start Bulgaria highway pileup kills 12, dozens injured: PM Deutsche Welle

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  • 10 Nov At least 12 people killed in Bulgaria motorway pile-upAt least 12 people were killed and dozens injured when around 50 vehicles crashed on a motorway in south-eastern Bulgaria due to dense fog and poor visibility. The accidents occurred as multiple pile-ups on the highway.Al Jazeera
  • 10 Nov 12 dead, 50 injured in horrific motorway pile-up in BulgariaOn November 10, 2026, a motorway pile-up on Bulgaria’s A1 highway resulted in 12 deaths and 50 injuries. The accident occurred around 75 kilometers west of Burgas due to thick fog, starting with a collision between a bus and a truck. Rescue teams from police, fire, and medical services responded quickly; images showed vehicles severely damaged across all six lanes of the highway. European Commission President Ursula…New York Post
  • 10 Nov Twelve dead, 50 injured in Bulgarian motorway pile-up in heavy fogA motorway pile-up in Bulgaria resulted in twelve deaths and fifty injuries. The accident occurred on a main road connecting Sofia, the capital city, to Burgas during heavy fog conditions. Authorities believe the thick fog was likely responsible for the crashes.ABC News (AU)
  • 10 Nov At least 11 dead after motorway pile-ups in Bulgaria fogAt least 11 people died and 46 were injured after multiple pile-ups on the Trakia motorway in southeastern Bulgaria due to dense fog, which caused poor visibility and unsuitable driving conditions. The accidents involved over 70 vehicles near Zimnitsa town around 07:10 local time. Health Minister Katya Ivkova reported that ten fatalities occurred at the scene while one person died later in hospital. Rescue efforts…BBC
  • 10 Nov At least 12 people killed in motorway crash in southeastern BulgariaA motorway crash caused by thick fog near Yambol in southeastern Bulgaria resulted in at least 12 deaths and dozens of injuries on Tuesday. Health Minister Katya Ivkova reported that 10 people died instantly while two others succumbed to their injuries during transport to hospitals, with a total of 46 people requiring medical treatment. The crashes involved approximately 50 vehicles, leading to the closure of the…Al Jazeera
  • 10 Nov Bulgaria highway pileup kills 12, dozens injured: PMOn Tuesday, a series of crashes on Bulgaria’s A1 highway near Yambol resulted in at least 12 deaths and dozens of injuries when fog caused a bus and truck collision that led to multiple pileups involving around 50 vehicles. Health Minister Katya Ivkova reported that ten people died instantly while two others succumbed to their injuries during transport, with 46 injured individuals taken to hospitals. Prime Minister…Deutsche Welle
  • 10 Nov At least 12 people killed and dozens hurt in crashes on a foggy Bulgarian motorway, minister saysOn a Bulgarian motorway connecting Sofia and Burgas, at least 12 people were killed and dozens injured due to vehicle crashes caused by dense fog on Tuesday. The road had to be closed in both directions as a result of two major pileups. Health Minister Katya Ivkova provided these details about the incident.Toronto Star
  • 10 Nov Aerial footage reveals devastation after deadly Bulgaria highway crashAerial footage captures the devastation following a severe multi-vehicle collision on a highway in southeastern Bulgaria that killed 11 people and injured many others. The crash involved numerous cars and happened in dense fog near Yambol on the route between Sofia and Burgas. Pictures from the site depict widespread damage with wrecked vehicles strewn across the road as emergency services attend to the situation.Euronews
  • 10 Nov At least 11 dead after two huge car pile-ups on Bulgarian highway involving 50 vehiclesOn Tuesday, two large car pile-ups occurred on the Trakia highway near Yambol in southeastern Bulgaria, resulting in at least 11 deaths and around 50 injuries. The crashes involved approximately 50 vehicles and were caused by heavy fog. Rescue operations are ongoing, with some people still trapped in their cars. Prime Minister Rumen Radev has cancelled official engagements to address the tragedy, and air transport…The Independent
  • 10 Nov At least 10 die in Bulgarian motorway pile-upOn November 10, at least ten people died in a multi-vehicle pile-up on a foggy stretch of highway in southeastern Bulgaria. The accident involved about 50 vehicles and left some individuals trapped inside their cars, prompting immediate rescue efforts by emergency services. According to Yambol Regional Governor Georgi Chalakov, approximately 27 injured persons were hospitalized following the incident.The Straits Times

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