Artsakh president offers condolences over deadly car crash in Armenia
President of the Artsakh Republic Arayik Harutyunyan has extended condolences over the tragic car crash that happened near the village of Lanjik in Armenia's Shirak Province early on Monday, his office reported.
11 people were killed and 9 others were injured in a collision of a passenger minibus and a truck on the Yerevan-Gyumri highway shortly after midnight.
"We learnt with deep sorrow about the large and tragic car accident that happened on August 14 near the village of Lanjik in Shirak Province," Harutyunyan said in a message.
"On behalf of the Artsakh people, authorities and on my own behalf I express my condolences and support to the relatives and friends of our brothers and sisters who were victims of the car accident, to our entire people. I wish all the wounded a speedy recovery.
"In this difficult moment, we share with you the pain and sorrow of the irreparable loss," he added.
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