Bulgarian Patriarchate: Condolences and prayer for the traffic accident that shocked the countrytranslated

# The Holy Synod of the Church of Bulgaria on the fatal traffic accident on the "Thrakia" highway

The Holy Synod of the Bulgarian Orthodox Church - Bulgarian Patriarchate expresses its deep sorrow for the two fatal traffic accidents that occurred in the early hours of November 10, 2026 on the highway "Trakia" in Bulgaria, expressing its deepest condolences to the families of the victims and calling on the clergy and people to pray for the repose of the dead and the restoration of health of the injured.

The tragedy, which involved around 50 vehicles in both traffic streams, took place in dense fog, resulting in the death of 12 people and 50 injuries, 13 of whom are hospitalized in a critical condition, according to the authorities' latest report. Images from the scene of the crash show the scale of the devastation, with cars and trucks having collided, overturned and come to rest at various points on the highway.

In its announcement, the Holy Synod states that it was informed "with deep sadness and pain" of the two serious traffic accidents, which "removed...