Prime Minister Luca Niculescu, message after the pileup in Bulgaria: “I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Bulgaria”

Prime Minister Luca Niculescu sent a message of compassion on Tuesday to the families of the victims of a serious road accident that occurred in Bulgaria and wished the injured, including a Romanian citizen, a speedy recovery. The prime minister stated that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is prepared to provide consular assistance.

'I am deeply saddened by the tragic road accident in Bulgaria. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, and I wish the injured a speedy recovery. We have been informed that a Romanian citizen is among the injured and is receiving medical care. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Romania is prepared to provide all the necessary consular assistance,' Luca Niculescu said on the X platform.

The accident occurred Tuesday morning on the Trakia motorway, near the Zimnița road interchange. Several vehicles were involved in two pileups, and the motorway was closed in both directions.

The casualty figures remain unclear. Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev announced 11 people dead and 48 injured, while Health Minister Katia Ivkova stated that 12 people had died in the two accidents. A Romanian citizen is also among the injured and is receiving medical care.

Romanian Foreign Minister Dan Neculăescu confirmed the information and announced that the consular teams were prepared to provide support. The Bulgarian authorities continue their response and investigations to determine the circumstances in which the accidents occurred.