Two of the people hospitalized in the wake of the Moscow-Yerevan bus crash are reported to be in a critical condition
The other survivors, including 10 individuals who are in intensive care units, are not facing any threats to life.
The Russian Ministry of Transport reports that the situation is now under the direct control of Minister Maxim Sokolov and the regional governor.
The Chinese Higer bus overturned fatally in Russia’s Tula region at 3:10 am local time on Tuesday, claiming eight lives.
Sources from the Russian Ministry of Health have told Armenian healthcare officials that a total of 48 people, including a 17-year-old young man, suffered different bodily damages in the accident. Five of the eight victims died immediately; one passed away in an ambulance and the other two – at the intensive care department of Uzlov’s medical center.
As of 14:00 pm local time, 32 survivors were reported to be under hospital care; eight receive out-patient treatment.
In an official statement released Tuesday afternoon, Armenia’s Ministry of Transport and Communication extended its condolences to the families of the deceased, wishing a rapid recovery to the survivors.
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