Twelve dead in massive Bulgarian highway crash as fog triggers 86-vehicle pileup
Dense fog triggered a massive pileup on a Bulgarian motorway on November 10, killing at least 12 and injuring about 50.
At least 12 people died and around 50 others were injured after some 86 vehicles collided across six lanes on a busy motorway in eastern Bulgaria. The crash occurred at 7am on November 10, on the highway linking Sofia to the Black Sea port of Burgas.
Dense fog reduced visibility and made roads wet. Police said vehicles were travelling too fast for the conditions.
The initial collision sparked a chain reaction across both directions. This forced a full closure.
Ten people died at the scene and two others died while being transported to hospital. Bulgaria's roads are ranked as the most dangerous in the European Union.
- approximately 86, many heavy trucks
- Vehicles involved
- 12 killed, about 50 injured
- Deaths and injuries
- 7am on November 10
- Time and date
Why it mattersMajor multi-vehicle crashes reveal the critical role of road conditions and driver speed in preventing mass casualties.
AustraliaNo direct Australian effect yet, though the incident underscores safety lessons Australian drivers face in fog and poor visibility.
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