At least 10 people have died and 27 others have been injured in a devastating motorway pile-up involving approximately 50 vehicles in southeastern Bulgaria on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The massive collision occurred along a foggy stretch of highway near the Yambol region, leaving cars and trucks badly damaged across both sides of the road.
According to a report by Reuters, citing Bulgaria’s BTA news agency, the accident involved dozens of vehicles travelling in both directions. Thick fog was reported along the highway, creating dangerous driving conditions as the chain of collisions unfolded.
Emergency services, including police officers, firefighters and ambulance crews, rushed to the scene to assist victims and rescue people trapped inside their vehicles. Images broadcast by local media showed a devastating scene, with cars and trucks overturned, crushed and scattered across the highway.
Yambol Regional Governor Georgi Chalakov confirmed that at least 10 people had lost their lives, while approximately 50 vehicles were involved in the incident. The full identities of those killed had not been released in the initial reports.
Chief Inspector Todor Mishinev of the Yambol Regional Directorate of the Ministry of Internal Affairs told Nova TV that rescue teams were still working to reach people trapped inside damaged vehicles. Authorities said the immediate priority was to save lives and ensure that injured victims received medical attention.
BTA reported that 27 injured people had been transported to regional hospitals for treatment. The severity of their injuries and the possibility of further casualties had not been fully established as emergency operations continued.
Authorities indicated that formal investigative procedures would begin after the rescue efforts were completed. Investigators are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the multiple collisions, including the role of the fog and the sequence of events that led to the massive pile-up.
The tragedy has sent shockwaves through the Yambol region, as emergency crews continue responding to one of the area’s most serious reported motorway accidents. Further information about the victims and the investigation is expected as Bulgarian authorities release additional updates.