The death toll from two pile-ups on the Trakia motorway near Yambol has risen to 12 after a 50-year-old man died in hospital in Sliven this morning. Dr Vasislav Petrov, director of the Dr Ivan Seliminski regional hospital, told BTA.

The crashes happened at about 7am on 10 November, in thick fog near the Zimnitsa junction. They took place in both directions of the motorway, and 86 vehicles were involved.

How it all started: At least 11 dead, 50 hurt as 86 vehicles crash on Trakia motorway

Dr Petrov had said the day before that the man's condition was very serious.

"Despite the efforts of my colleagues, the patient died at 6am this morning," the director said.