Message of support from the Patriarch of Romania after the traffic accident in Bulgariatranslated

The Patriarch of Romania Mr. Daniel, sent a message of support to the Patriarch of Bulgaria, Mr. Daniel, after the fatal traffic accident that occurred in Bulgaria on the morning of Tuesday, November 10, 2026. The tragic accident occurred on the Trakia highway (A1), in southeastern Bulgaria, near the Yambol region, which connects the capital Sofia with Burgas, on the Black Sea coast. According to the latest tally by the Bulgarian authorities, twelve people died and around fifty were injured, after two consecutive traffic jams that took place in the two streams of traffic and in which a total of 86 vehicles, cars and trucks were involved.

In his message, the Primate of the Church of Romania states:

"It is with deep sadness that we received the tragic news of the traffic accident that occurred on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, involving dozens of vehicles on a highway in Southeastern Bulgaria, resulting in the death of twelve people and serious injuries to others.

In these moments of sorrow for the Bulgarian people, we pray to the All Good God to rest the souls of those who lost their lives in this…