accidents in Caucasus

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Hang gliders collide in Stavropol Territory

Hang gliders collide in Stavropol Territory

Two hang gliders collided in midair in Russia’s southern Stavropol Territory on Sunday, one of the pilots died, a local official said. "Today, two hang gliders collided in the sky over Mount Yutsa. One of the …

Electrician electrocuted in Batumi

Electrician electrocuted in Batumi

Repair of damaged electrical equipment in Batumi ended in tragedy. The electrician, a middle-aged man, died during the repair works, the Georgian media reported.

Accident in Batumi: beggar hit by car

Accident in Batumi: beggar hit by car

A young man was injured in a car accident in the resort of Batumi. He was hit by a car, while he was beggin for money from passers-by.

Resident of Azerbaijan's Tovuz district blown up by a mine

Resident of Azerbaijan's Tovuz district blown up by a mine

A resident from the Tovuz district was injured by a mine explosion, the regional press service group of the Ministry of Internal Affairs in Ganja said. The incident occurred this morning in the district's village of Alibeyli. …

Train crashes into truck and derails in Armenia

Train crashes into truck and derails in Armenia

An electric multiple unit operating a route from Gyumri to Yerevan crashed into a truck and derailed. A criminal case has been launched. On April 15, at around 7 PM, a train of the South Caucasian Railway Company, following the …

Minibus rams beauty salon in Tbilisi

Minibus rams beauty salon in Tbilisi

In the capital of Georgia the accident occurred. A beauty salon was damaged as a result. It is preliminary known that the driver of the minibus became ill, as a result, he drove into the wall of the passenger compartment. Several people were injured.

Fire at Ambassadori Hotel in Tbilisi extinguished

Fire at Ambassadori Hotel in Tbilisi extinguished

Firefighters extinguished a blaze that broke out at the third and fourth floors of the four-storey building of Ambassadori Hotel, in the central part of Georgia’s capital Tbilisi, the Georgian Ministry of Internal Affairs said. …

Two people die in road accident in Dagestan

Two people die in road accident in Dagestan

In Dagestan, two people died in an accident, three more were hospitalized. The tragedy took place on the 45th km of the highway Makhachkala - Verkhniy Gunib

One person dies as strong winds cause damage in Georgia

One person dies as strong winds cause damage in Georgia

One person died and four were injured on Tuesday evening as strong winds uprooted trees, downed power lines and caused property damage in western Georgia. An uprooted tree hit a vehicle in the Black Sea coastline Kobuleti municipality …

Foreigner arrested in Azerbaijan for espionage

Foreigner arrested in Azerbaijan for espionage

The investigation of a criminal case by the State Security Service of Azerbaijan revealed suspicions of espionage by a foreign citizen in the country. According to the State Security Service, on the basis of numerous evidence collected, …

Armenian servicemen injured in road accident

Armenian servicemen injured in road accident

An accident involving the servicemen took place in the Syunik region. Four injured servicemen were hospitalized. A major car accident occurred today in the south of Armenia, the country's Investigative Committee …

Defense Ministry servicemen killed in car accident in Armenia

Defense Ministry servicemen killed in car accident in Armenia

Two contract servicemen died as a result of an accident near the village of Armenia's Syunik province, the press service of the Armenian Defense Ministry said. Two servicemen were taken to a garrison hospital with various …