86 cars involved in fatal collisions in Bulgaria, call for blood donation

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev visited the site of chain collisions, confirming the death toll has risen to twelve, with no children among the victims. Fifty-one injured individuals have been hospitalized, with thirteen in serious condition. The accidents occurred on the A1 highway in poor visibility conditions due to fog. The first collision happened on the lane towards Burgas, resulting in all fatalities on that side. A second accident occurred on the opposite lane, possibly due to distraction from the first incident. Radev declared Wednesday a national day of mourning for the victims, while traffic authorities investigate the causes of the accidents.