At least 10 people were killed in a major traffic accident involving dozens of vehicles on both sides of a foggy highway in southeastern Bulgaria on Tuesday, the BTA news agency reported, citing a regional governor.
Police, firefighters and ambulance crews rushed to the scene. Images broadcast by local media showed cars and trucks piled up across both sides of the highway, with several vehicles overturned, crushed or thrown off the road.
Yambol Regional Governor Georgi Chalakov told BTA that at least 10 people had died and around 50 vehicles were involved in the accident.
Rescue Operations Underway
Chief Inspector Todor Mishinev of the Yambol Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs told Nova TV that some people remained trapped inside their vehicles.
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“Right now, the priority is rescue operations. Once they are completed, the procedural and investigative actions will be carried out,” he said.
Emergency teams continued rescue efforts at the scene.
27 Injured Taken to Hospitals
According to BTA, emergency services transported around 27 injured people to regional hospitals for treatment.
Authorities are expected to begin formal investigative procedures after completing the rescue operation.
