Bulgarian police. Photo: Shutterstock A fatal chain accident occurred this morning (Tuesday, November 10, 26) on the Trakia A1 highway in Bulgaria, involving no fewer than 86 vehicles.
According to data provided by Bulgarian Interior Minister Kaloyan Kaloyanov, who arrived at the scene, the accident occurred around 7:00 AM at kilometer 291 of the highway, with the initial incident in the lane heading toward the city of Burgas.
The Interior Minister's statement indicates that the accident spread to both sides of the dividing fence and involved vehicles on both lanes of travel. In total, 63 vehicles were involved in the direction of Burgas and 23 vehicles in the direction of Sofia.
The extent of the damage was particularly severe. Ten people were killed on the spot and another died of his injuries after being taken to hospital. 50 people were injured and were evacuated for further medical treatment in hospitals in three provinces in Bulgaria.
This is one of the most serious chain accidents that occurred on Bulgarian roads, both due to the huge number of vehicles involved and the high number of casualties.