Today, on November 15, a tragic car accident occurred in the Kotayk region. Around 15:50, a Volkswagen vehicle, on the Ashtarak-Yerevan highway within the administrative territory of Proshyan settlement, under unknown circumstances, went off the traffic lane, hit metal guardrails, and overturned.
As reported from the scene by photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan, one person died on the spot due to the accident, while two others received necessary medical assistance from the emergency team of Yerevan 1-03 ambulance service who arrived promptly; however, they refused to be taken to the hospital. Rescuers, with the help of citizens, turned the overturned vehicle upright.
The body of the deceased was found approximately 5 meters from the vehicle.
A criminal case has been initiated by the Nairi investigative department regarding the accident, where the identities of the vehicle owner, driver, deceased, and the citizens who received on-site medical treatment are being clarified.
Several citizens gathered at the scene noted that the deceased is an 18-year-old girl.
