Bulgaria bus crash: Firefighters and emergency services at scene after 46 killed

Firefighters and emergency services were at the scene of a bus crash in Bulgaria that killed at least 46 on Tuesday morning.

It is believed the vehicle hit a highway barrier but it remains unclear if a deadly fire broke out before or after the collision, which happened around 2am local time, near the village of Bosnek.

A total of 53 passengers were on board the vehicle, which was carrying tourists returning from Turkey.

Seven people escaped from the crash and were taken to hospital for treatment.

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