United States Ambassador Kate Marie Byrnes has extended condolences over the fatal bus accident in Bulgaria early on Tuesday.

On behalf of US Embassy community, I want to extend our deepest condolences to the families who have lost loved ones, & our support to those who were injured & whose hearts ache from learning about the tragic bus accident. Our thoughts are with all of you in this difficult time, tweeted Ambassador Byrnes.

The U.S. Embassy to Sofia has also extended its condolences.

The Embassy was saddened to learn of the lives lost in the bus accident near Bosnek, as well as the fire in a nursing home in Royak. Our thoughts are with the victims and their families, and we hope for a quick recovery for those injured in these tragedies, tweeted the Embassy.