US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken joined in the expressions of condolences after the bus disaster that affected Macedonia and Bulgaria, as well as the fire in the retirement home in Bulgaria.

The State Department and the American people extend our deep condolences to the people of (North) Macedonia and Bulgaria over the tragic loss of life in today’s bus accident and in the nursing home fire. Our hearts go out to all those in mourning, and we wish a speedy recovery to the injured, the Secretary tweeted.