The Council of Ministers on Tuesday declared Wednesday, November 11, a day of national mourning in memory of those killed in two multiple-vehicle pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway.
Sofia Mayor Vassil Terziev cancelled all public, cultural, and entertainment events organized by the Sofia Municipality, district administrations, municipal and regional cultural institutions, and other municipal agencies, the Sofia Municipality’s press office said.
Two major pile-up crashes occurred earlier on Tuesday in dense fog on the Trakia Motorway near the Zimnitsa junction, close to the town of Yambol (Southeast Bulgaria). At least 11 people have been killed and nearly 50 injured, with a total of 86 vehicles involved in the incidents.
Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Rumen Radev spoke to reporters at the scene of the accidents.
Radev said he would visit the injured in hospital together with the Minister of Health. The Prime Minister expressed his condolences to the families of those who lost their lives. He added that the Minister of Labour and Social Policy would announce financial compensation, while the Council of Ministers would consider additional support measures.
As a first step, Radev called for an in-depth analysis of the causes of the crashes. He noted that visibility had been so severely reduced that even police teams arriving at the scene had difficulty accessing the crash site. The Prime Minister also pointed out that the asphalt surface of the main lane had been laid two years ago, raising questions about the quality of the repair work.
The Government plans to establish a unified national information centre in 2027, bringing together the institutions responsible for road safety, the Prime Minister said. He added that the preliminary plans had been completed. The centre will operate around the clock, processing information on road conditions in real time. Information boards are also planned for motorways to provide drivers with timely warnings.
Radev described road safety problems as systemic and said the Government was seeking a comprehensive solution through an interdepartmental working group. He urged drivers to adjust their speed to weather conditions, observe speed limits and exercise increased caution.
Asked about accountability for problems that have accumulated over the years, the Prime Minister referred to an audit report by the Bulgarian National Audit Office. According to him, acceptance certificates had been issued confirming the quality of road repairs and construction works despite problems.
Radev said he expected the Prosecution Office to launch an investigation on its own initiative into the findings in the National Audit Office reports, adding that the Government would provide assistance through its expert resources. He also noted that the results of the proceedings concerning the Hemus Motorway were still awaited.

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