On May 29, a car accident took place in the Ararat province. At approximately 16:25, a Ford Fusion car was traveling on the Yerevan-Eraskh highway in the 33 km section, when it collided with a wild animal in the Vedi administrative territory. This caused the car to veer off the road and crash into a Hyundai Elantra that was heading towards Yerevan. Eventually, the car came to a stop in a field around 20 meters away.

According to the Shamsyan news agency, the collision resulted in five individuals sustaining various injuries. They have been taken to the Vedi hospital for treatment. Currently, the forensic department of the hospital, along with the traffic police, is conducting an investigation to determine the exact circumstances of the accident. This investigation includes identifying the responsibilities of the drivers involved and assessing the severity of their injuries.

Sources reveal that the Ford Fusion was being driven by a representative from the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia. Following the accident, both drivers underwent an alcohol test, and the investigation is still ongoing.