Passengers of Bus Stranded in Snow in Artsakh Rescued

Passengers of a bus stranded in snow on a mountain road in Artsakh have been rescued with the assistance of Russian rescuers. This was reported by the TACC news agency, citing the press service of the Russian Ministry of Emergency Situations (EMERCOM).

“A bus transporting displaced persons was evacuated by the forces of the Russian EMERCOM contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh. They were returning to Stepanakert and got stranded in snow on the Shushi-Goris mountain pass,” the agency's statement reads.

It is noted that there were 42 people on board the bus, including 8 children. The driver sustained minor injuries and received medical assistance. There were no other casualties. The bus was escorted back to Stepanakert.