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YEREVAN – A tragic incident occurred in the Armenian capital on Wednesday morning, November 13, 2026, resulting in the death of a public transport driver.
According to an official statement released by the “Yerevan Bus” CJSC, the incident took place at approximately 06:30 AM. The driver, who was assigned to the number 22 bus route, was traveling from the depot toward the starting point of his route when he suddenly passed away.
Preliminary findings suggest natural causes
Emergency medical services arrived at the scene shortly after the incident was reported. Based on the preliminary assessment conducted by the responding doctors, it appears the driver died due to a sudden health failure while behind the wheel, which subsequently led to the bus crashing.
The company expressed its deepest condolences to the family and relatives of the deceased employee during this difficult time. No passengers were on board the vehicle at the time of the incident, as the driver was in the process of heading to the designated start of his shift.
Investigation ongoing
Local authorities are currently reviewing the circumstances surrounding the event. While the initial medical evaluation points to a pre-existing or sudden health issue, standard investigative procedures are being followed to confirm the exact cause of death and the details of the crash.
This event has caused sadness among the staff of “Yerevan Bus” and has been widely reported in local media outlets as a tragic loss of a public service worker.
