Watch: Thick fog triggers multiple crashes on Bulgaria motorway; 12 killed
A series of vehicle crashes caused by dense fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria has resulted in 12 deaths and 46 injuries. Authorities have closed the A1 motorway connecting Sofia and Burgas as emergency crews respond to the pileups.
Why it matters
This is a major transportation tragedy highlighting the dangers of extreme weather conditions on critical infrastructure.
At least 12 people were killed and 46 others injured in a series of vehicle crashes caused by dense fog on a motorway in eastern Bulgaria on Tuesday.The accidents occurred on the motorway connecting the capital Sofia with the Black Sea port of Burgas, where poor visibility led to two major pileups, health minister Katya Ivkova said, AP reported.Police, firefighters and ambulance crews rushed to the scene on the A1 road that links the capital Sofia with the eastern city of Burgas.
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