At least 14 killed as lorry, passenger coach collide in MoscowJuly 13, 2013 - 18:17 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - At least 14 people have been killed in a traffic accident on the outskirts of Moscow, the Russian capital’s emergency services confirmed, according to RIA Novosti. The collision between a packed passenger coach and a goods lorry loaded with crushed stone took place in Moscow in the early afternoon on Saturday, the emergencies ministry said. In a statement posted on its website on Saturday, July 13 afternoon, the emergencies ministry confirms that 14 people died in the accident and a further 22 have been hospitalized. “Fire-fighters and rescue teams are working at the scene,” a Moscow emergencies ministry spokesman said. Reports of the numbers of people involved vary, but according to reports in the local media the bus is thought to have been carrying over 40 people at the time of the accident. Russia’s health ministry confirmed that 22 people have been hospitalized, 16 of them are in a serious condition. The tabloid news site Lifenews has posted what it says is an eyewitness video from the scene of the crash showing a bus ripped in two and an overturned lorry. A criminal investigation into the cause of the crash has been initiated, Russian officials confirmed. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. |