North Macedonia's president, Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova, has sent condolences to Bulgarian president Iliana Iotova after two pile-ups on the Trakia motorway near Zimnitsa, in Yambol region. She posted her message on X.
"I was deeply shocked by the news of the tragic pile-up near Zimnitsa, on the Bulgarian 'Trakia' motorway," Siljanovska-Davkova wrote. She offered her condolences to Iotova, the families of the dead and the people of Bulgaria.
She wished the injured strength and a full, quick recovery. "My thoughts are with everyone affected by this tragedy," she added.
The two crashes happened today, 10 November, in thick fog near the Zimnitsa junction, not far from Yambol. In all, 86 vehicles were involved. The latest figures show at least 11 people dead and nearly 50 injured. The North Macedonian president's post mentions more than 10 dead and at least 48 injured.
The Council of Ministers has declared tomorrow, 11 November, a day of mourning for the victims.