In Bulgaria, 11 people died and 48 were injured in two separate chain traffic accidents on the Thrace Highway connecting Sofia to Burgas.
The Bulgarian press reported that at around 07:00 local time, two separate chain traffic accidents occurred at the Zimnitsa Junction near the city of Yambol on the Thrace Highway connecting the capital Sofia to Burgas. Authorities stated that approximately 70 vehicles were involved in the accidents, with 11 people losing their lives and 48 people injured. It was noted that the 'BG-ALERT' emergency warning system was activated to inform drivers in the area.
