Nicușor Dan conveys condolences to the families of the victims of the road accident in Bulgaria

President Nicușor Dan sent a message of condolences and solidarity following the serious road accident in Bulgaria, near the town of Yambol. The pileup, involving approximately 50 vehicles, resulted in 11 deaths and 48 injuries.

“I learned with great sadness about the tragic road accident in Bulgaria, near Yambol, which claimed many lives and left many others injured,” Nicușor Dan said on the X platform. The head of state expressed condolences to the victims’ families and wished all those injured a speedy recovery.

The president reaffirmed Romania’s support for Bulgaria and for the population affected by the tragedy. Bulgarian authorities continue their response efforts and investigations to establish the exact causes of the accident and to manage the medical situation of the dozens of victims.