In the initial reports, Bulgarian authorities announced two accidents on the Trakia Motorway (A1) in the Yambol area, in conditions of dense fog and reduced visibility, with approximately 50 vehicles involved. The first call to 112 came at 07:10, and the response was coordinated by police, firefighters, and medical crews from several localities. The rescue operation was hampered by the weather: helicopter evacuation was not possible due to the fog, and some people remained trapped in vehicles, including tanker trucks.
At the same time, there were discrepancies between the initial figures made public: some sources indicated at least 10 deaths, while the toll increased as the victims were transferred to hospital. Prime Minister Luca Niculescu expressed compassion for the families and stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs was prepared to provide consular assistance, while Bulgarian authorities continued their investigation to establish the exact circumstances.
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