In a tragic incident that occurred on Thursday night near the Black Sea city of Burgas, a car carrying ten migrants crashed during a police pursuit, resulting in the deaths of six individuals and injuries to four others.

The vehicle involved was a Romanian-registered Skoda, which failed to stop for a checkpoint and attempted to evade capture.

According to reports by the Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) and Border Police Chief Commissioner Anton Zlatanov, as cited by broadcaster bTV, the Skoda was transporting migrants from various countries, including Afghanistan.

At the scene of the crash, six individuals were pronounced dead, while the Romanian driver and three surviving migrants received initial medical treatment.

The survivors are believed to be from Afghanistan.

This incident highlights the ongoing issue of migration through the Balkan region.

Since 2015, these countries have become key transit routes for refugees and migrants from regions such as the Middle East, Asia, and Africa, who seek to reach the European Union in search of better opportunities and safety from conflict and economic hardship.

These individuals often rely on smuggling networks to assist them in their journey.

The Romanian authorities have not yet confirmed the media reports regarding the fatal crash.