10 people died in two chain traffic accidents involving approximately 70 vehicles in Bulgaria

According to the news in the national press, two separate chain traffic accidents occurred around 07:00 local time around the Zimnitsa Junction of the Thrace Highway near the city of Yambol.

Sliven Governor Mikhail Kasherov, in his statement to the press, stated that approximately 70 vehicles were involved in the accidents, and that more than 10 people lost their lives and 16 people were injured.

It was stated that following the accidents involving cars and heavy vehicles, the highway was closed to traffic in both directions and police teams took precautions in the region.

It was reported that the "BG-ALERT" emergency warning system was activated in the Yambol region to inform drivers about accidents and alternative routes.

While ambulances and a medical helicopter from Yambol, Sliven and Burgaz were dispatched to the scene of the accident, it was reported that 14 fire brigades were on duty in the region.

The Ministry of Defense announced that the "Spartan" type cargo plane departed for Burgas to support the transportation of the injured.