Zvizdic, Borissov, Rama and Greek Foreign Ministry extend condolences over fatal bus accident


Bosnia-Herzegovina (BiH) Council of Ministers Chairman Denis Zvizdic has extended condolences to Prime Minister Zoran Zaev over yesterday’s fatal bus accident at the Skopje-Tetovo motorway.

“Deeply saddened by the traffic accident that claimed the lives of 14 people and a number of injured. On behalf of the BiH Council of Ministers, let me extend my sincere condolences to the victims’ families and wish the injured a speedy recovery,” says Zvizdic in the note.

Bulgarian PM Boyko Borisov offers condolences over victims of bus accident tragedy that happened Wednesday afternoon on Skopje – Tetovo highway.

“I was deeply saddened to hear the news that 14 people lost their lives on the Skopje-Tetovo highway. I express my regrets to the families of the dead and I wish for a speedy recovery for those who have been injured,” Borisov said.

On Wednesday afternoon, bus veered off a Skopje – Tetovo highway and crashed into a ravine, killing 14 people and injuring about 30. Government declared two-days of mourning for the victims in tragic traffic accident.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has extended his condolences to the families of the victims from the fatal bus crash and wished the injured a speedy recovery.

“We are saddened to hear the news about the tragedy in neighboring country North Macedonia, where the number of victims and injured have shocked so many families. We are spiritually with all the families and the friendly country,” tweeted PM Rama.

Greece’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses deep regret as well as sympathies and solidarity with the people and government of North Macedonia over the tragic road accident on Skopje – Tetovo highway.

“Deeply saddened by tragic road accident on the Skopje-Tetovo highway. Our thoughts go out to the victims’ families & loved ones. We extend our sincere condolences and solidarity to the people & the government of North Macedonia,” Foreign Ministry tweeted.

According to Greece ANA-MPA news agency, Greek Alternate Foreign Minister George Katrougalos immediately after the accident phoned FM Nikola Dimitrov to express his sympathy and support in the difficult moments for the country.