Carl Hartzell: EU Flag Flies at Half-mast as We Mourn Those Who Lost Their Lives

EU Ambassador to Georgia Carl Hartzell on August 25 offered his condolences to the families of those who died in a minibus accident on the Shatili Road in Georgia. 

"Today, the EU flag flies at half-mast as we mourn those who tragically lost their lives on the road to Shatili last Sunday. Our thoughts are with the families and friends of the victims and we wish a speedy recovery to those injured," wrote Ambassador Hartzell on his Twitter page.

Hartzell is one of many of the international community who has acknowledged and expressed condolences over the Shatili accident.

On August 23, 17 people died in an accident on the road to Shatili when a full inibus fell 80 meters down a mountain. The condition of three survivors remains critical. Family members of the deceased are being helped to return to Georgia safely, observing protective easures against COVID-19 infection, so they can mourn with their families.

By Ana Dumbadze 

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