Romanian truck driver set for release as investigation into Bulgarian highway crash continues

Bulgarian authorities plan to release the Romanian truck driver detained following the massive multi-vehicle collision on the Trakia highway, which resulted in up to 12 deaths and dozens of injuries. Prosecutors have interviewed 44 witnesses to reconstruct the events surrounding the disaster, which occurred during conditions of dense fog.

Investigators are examining whether the Romanian-registered truck slowed abruptly or operated at an inappropriately low speed, triggering the chain-reaction crash. The casualty count reported by local officials and media varies slightly, with figures citing between 11 and 12 fatalities and over 50 to 70 people injured, including another Romanian national in critical condition. Emergency teams worked through the night to clear damaged vehicles and reopen the highway as a day of mourning was observed.

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