Two people have died following a serious construction accident in Nor Hachn, Kotayk Province, on August 18.
The incident occurred at the site of the former Nor Hachn polyclinic, which was undergoing renovation. According to the available information, the renovation work was being carried out by ASHKAR LLC.
The two people who died in the accident were 41 and 37 years old.
At approximately 2:44 PM on August 18, the Kotayk Regional Crisis Management Center received an emergency report concerning an accident during construction work in Nor Hachn.
According to preliminary information, a mobile crane became detached and fell while work was underway, trapping at least one person underneath it.
Emergency services responded to the scene following the report.
Preliminary information indicates that two people were killed and one person sustained bodily injuries as a result of the accident.
The circumstances surrounding the crane’s collapse and the sequence of events that led to the fatalities remain to be fully established.
Further information is expected as the relevant authorities investigate the circumstances of the incident.
