Bulgaria: 12 dead in massive multi-vehicle crash

At least 12 people were killed in a deadly multi-vehicle pileup that occurred today (Monday) in eastern Bulgaria, as reported by the outlets Folha de S.Paulo and Ta Nea. The accident involved more than 50 vehicles that collided in both directions of a highway stretch hampered by heavy fog.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev confirmed the death toll. Rescue teams operated at the complex scene to extract victims and clear the blocked routes. Further details regarding the circumstances of the crash or the condition of additional casualties have not yet been released.