YEREVAN, Armenia – A traffic accident occurred in the Kotayk Province early on August 22 when a Ford car crashed into a concrete utility pole in the village of Garni. The incident took place at approximately 2:00 AM on Khachatryan Street, where the vehicle, for reasons yet unknown, veered off the road and struck the pole, causing it to fall.
Emergency Services Respond to the Scene
According to preliminary information from shamshyan.com, no casualties were reported as a result of the accident. Emergency services from the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Armenia, specifically a rescue squad from the Special Purpose Rescue Operations Center, were dispatched to the scene.
Patrol officers from the 2nd company of the Kotayk Province Battalion of the Police Patrol Service also arrived at the site to cordon off the area and manage the situation. Documentation regarding the incident is being prepared by the Kotayk Province Battalion of the Patrol Service, which is also working to identify the owner and driver of the vehicle involved.
Investigation Underway to Determine Cause
The exact circumstances leading to the collision are currently under investigation. Authorities are gathering information to determine why the Ford vehicle left the roadway and struck the utility pole. Further details are expected to be released as the investigation progresses.
Other Recent Accidents in the Region
This incident follows several other traffic accidents reported in the region. On the same day, a 25-year-old driver hit a 36-year-old pedestrian near the ‘Gai’ post, who was subsequently hospitalized. Another collision between an ‘Opel Astra’ and a ‘Ford Transit’ occurred on Arno Babajanyan Street, resulting in injuries.
These incidents highlight the ongoing challenges with road safety and the importance of careful driving in the region.
