Türkiye’s Consulate General in Burgas thanked local Bulgarian authorities for their close cooperation and support after a series of road crashes in Yambol Province on November 10.
Consul General Tolga Orkun visited a Turkish citizen injured in the crashes. The victim is receiving treatment at Burgas’s Heart and Brain Hospital. The diplomat received information about the patient’s condition from the hospital administration.

The Consulate General expressed its sincere condolences to the families and loved ones of those who died, as well as to the “friendly Bulgarian people,” and wished all those injured a speedy recovery.
86 vehicles in dense fog
The Bulgarian Telegraph Agency (BTA), citing the health and interior ministries, reported that two pileups involving 86 vehicles occurred in dense fog near the Zimnitsa interchange on the Trakia motorway on the morning of November 10. At least 11 people died and around 50 were injured. The injured were taken to hospitals in Sliven, Yambol and Burgas.
Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry: Citizen’s life is out of danger
In Statement No. 217, issued on November 11, Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry expressed deep sorrow over the loss of life. One Turkish citizen was injured in the crashes, according to available information, and the person’s life is out of danger. Türkiye’s Embassy in Sofia is closely monitoring the situation.

Photo: Türkiye’s Consulate General in Burgas, Türkiye’s Foreign Ministry