On Friday, February 17, 2023, Bulgarian officials A truck was found abandoned near the village of Lokorsco. far from Sophia The country’s capital is only 20 km away, with 18 dead bodies and dozens more injured. All of the survivors have been taken to the hospital for treatment.
The Bulgarian Interior Ministry stated that This truck is carrying around 40 illegal immigrants to some destination. using a handful of sticks to hide the immigrants before the driver abandoned the car and fled.
Health Minister Asen Medidiev said There wasn’t enough oxygen for those trapped in the truck. They were cold, wet, and hadn’t eaten for days.
In addition to the 18 deaths, Medidiev said. 17 survivors were found inside the vehicle, including eight in critical condition. All of which have been taken to the hospital. Another 10 migrants were also found hiding nearby. They were also taken to the hospital.
Authorities are now looking for the immigrant smuggler. who is believed to be the driver of this truck
Bulgaria is struggling to cope with the large numbers of migrants trying to enter the European Union from Turkey. They also face allegations that persecuting immigrants arriving from Turkey Those trying to seek asylum in Bulgaria claim that They were intercepted, arrested, stripped of clothes and beaten.
