Romanian truck driver detained following deadly multi-vehicle crash in Bulgaria

Bulgarian authorities have detained a Romanian truck driver as part of an investigation into a massive chain-reaction collision on the Trakia highway that left up to 12 people dead and dozens injured. Prosecutors have interviewed 44 witnesses to reconstruct the sequence of events during conditions of heavy fog.

Investigators are determining whether the driver's decision to suddenly reduce speed or stop on the high-speed thoroughfare triggered the initial impacts. Emergency crews worked overnight to clear wrecked vehicles and assist victims, including another Romanian national reported to be in serious condition.

Bulgarian officials continue analyzing technical data from the scene to establish criminal liability for the tragedy.

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