Eleven dead, dozens injured in massive chain collision in fog in Bulgaria

A serious chain collision in Bulgaria resulted in at least eleven fatalities and numerous injuries due to heavy fog. Over seventy vehicles were involved in the incident on the A1 highway, leading to significant destruction. Many victims are hospitalized, with some in critical condition. The accident began when a truck collided with a bus, causing a domino effect of crashes. Visibility was severely limited to under 50 meters, complicating the situation. Emergency services are still assessing the wreckage for trapped individuals. EU President Ursula von der Leyen, visiting Bulgaria, expressed condolences and praised the responders.