Nine killed in multi-vehicle crash in Armenia

A car crash in Armenia’s Aragatsotn province claimed nine lives on Tuesday, according to the Interior Ministry.

The fatal accident occurred near the town of Ohanavan, northwest of Yerevan, and involved four vehicles, including a heavy truck.

Three other people were hospitalized, one of whom was admitted to intensive care, according to the Health Ministry.

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Interior Minister Arpine Sargsyan said the crash was likely caused by a brake failure in the truck. Armenian authorities have launched an investigation into the incident.

In 2024, 333 people were killed in road accidents in Armenia, averaging nearly one fatality per day.