Gordana Siljanovska‑Davkova offers condolences to Iliana Iotova after Trakia motorway crash
President Gordana Siljanovska‑Davkova expressed shock on X and conveyed solidarity with the victims and people of Bulgaria after the collision near Zimnitsa.
North Macedonia's president, Gordana Siljanovska‑Davkova, extended condolences to Bulgarian President Iliana Iotova after a deadly chain‑reaction collision on the Trakia motorway near Zimnitsa. In a post on the social platform X, Siljanovska‑Davkova said she was deeply shaken by the news of the crash.
She wrote:
"I was profoundly distressed to learn of the tragic chain-reaction collision near Zimnitsa on Bulgaria’s Trakia motorway, claiming more than tens of lives, while leaving at least 48 people injured.
I extend my heartfelt condolences to President @IlianaIotova, to the families who have lost their loved ones, and to the people of Bulgaria.
My thoughts are with all those affected by this tragedy. I wish the injured strength and a full and speedy recovery."
— Gordana Siljanovska (Gordana Siljanovska) (@gogamkd) November 10, 2026
Latest toll and situation
According to the most recent reports, the death toll from the pileup on the Trakia motorway has risen to 12 people, and roughly 50 others were injured, several seriously. The collision occurred near the village of Zimnitsa and involved multiple vehicles.
Siljanovska‑Davkova's message singled out the families of the victims and the Bulgarian people, offering solidarity and wishing the wounded a full and swift recovery.
The president's public condolence came as Bulgarian emergency services continued rescue and recovery operations at the scene and hospitals treated dozens of injured victims.
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