Drone footage captures aftermath of mass pile-ups on the Trakia Motorway, Yambol, Bulgaria

On November 10, 2026, in Yambol, Bulgaria, @transbulgaria shared drone footage showing the aftermath of two massive chain-reaction pile-ups near the Zimnitsa junction on the Trakia Motorway (A1), at approximately kilometers 289 and 294. In the video, dozens of damaged vehicles, including cars and trucks, are scattered across multiple lanes, with overturned vehicles, jackknifed trucks, and debris blocking both directions of the highway. According to reports, the crashes involved as many as 86 vehicles across both carriageways. Dense fog significantly reduced visibility, while wet road conditions and driving speeds unsuitable for the weather were also cited as possible contributing factors. The incidents resulted in at least 11 fatalities and 51 people being hospitalized, although some reports placed the death toll at 12. Emergency services, including firefighters, police officers, and medical teams, were deployed to rescue people trapped in the wreckage and transport the injured to hospitals. The motorway was closed in both directions following the crashes. Bulgaria subsequently declared November 11 a national day of mourning for the victims.