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Fog-triggered pile-ups on Bulgarian motorway kill 11 to 12, officials say

The minister's count of at least 12 deaths differs from another report's 11, with 46 people injured.

Published Nov 10, 2026 · 13:41 UTC5 reports

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Fog-linked vehicle crashes on a Bulgarian motorway killed at least 11 or 12 people, depending on the report.[ABC News · BBC News]
Health Minister Katya Ivkova said 10 people died at the scene, with one or two more dying in hospital or in transit.[ABC News · BBC News]
Injuries are reported at 46 people, who were taken to medical facilities for treatment.[ABC News · BBC News]
Sliven region governor Mihail Kasherov said more than 70 vehicles were involved, and the final toll remains unsettled.[ABC News · BBC News]

At least 12 people were killed in vehicle crashes on a Bulgarian motorway, a government minister said.[ABC News]
At least 11 people were killed after pile-ups involving dozens of vehicles on the Trakia motorway in south-eastern Bulgaria.[BBC News]
Health Minister Katya Ivkova said 10 people died at the scene.[ABC News · BBC News]
Ivkova said two others died while being transported to hospital, while another report said one died in hospital.[ABC News · BBC News]
According to Ivkova, 46 people were transported to medical facilities for treatment.[ABC News]
A further 46 people were injured, according to the BTA state news agency.[BBC News]
Sliven region governor Mihail Kasherov told journalists at the scene that more than 70 vehicles were involved.[BBC News]

The death toll differs between reports, at least 12 in one and at least 11 in another, so the final count is not established.[ABC News · BBC News]
The breakdown of deaths at the scene, in transport, and in hospital differs between the two reports.[ABC News · BBC News]

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.