A tragic incident unfolded near Bulgaria’s eastern Black Sea coast late Thursday night, resulting in the deaths of six migrants and injuries to four others, including the driver of the van they were traveling in. The vehicle, bearing Romanian registration plates, was being pursued by Bulgarian police when it crashed into a lake after the driver lost control while attempting to evade spike strips laid by authorities. The accident occurred near the city of Burgas, according to Border Police Chief Anton Zlatanov, who briefed reporters on Friday. The migrants, believed to be from Afghanistan, were illegally entering Bulgaria at the time of the crash. The driver, a Romanian national, and three other passengers sustained minor injuries and were transported to a hospital after receiving initial medical care at the scene. Bulgaria, a key transit country for migrants from the Middle East and Afghanistan, has seen a significant reduction in migration pressure over the past year, with authorities dismantling up to 20 organized criminal groups involved in human trafficking. Zlatanov emphasized that while complete elimination of migration is unattainable, efforts have led to a 70% decrease in migration-related challenges compared to the previous year.