Bulgarian prosecutors release Romanian truck driver detained after fatal Trakia highway pileup

Bulgarian authorities have released the Romanian heavy goods vehicle driver detained following the catastrophic pileup on the Trakia highway. The multi-vehicle crash, which occurred in conditions of dense fog along the major corridor connecting Sofia and Burgas, resulted in up to 12 deaths and dozens of injuries across more than 70 involved vehicles.

Prosecutors questioned the driver after initial reports suggested his vehicle decelerated sharply, potentially triggering the chain reaction. Authorities have interviewed 44 witnesses and analyzed vehicle telemetry to reconstruct the sequence of events. While emergency crews completed the removal of wreckage and restored traffic flow, forensic specialists continue their technical investigation. Medical personnel remain focused on treating injured survivors, including a second Romanian national recovering from severe injuries.

Sources: Digi24, HotNews, Moldova1, TV8, Ziarul de Gardă