July 16 declared Mourning Day across Georgia
July 16 declared Mourning Day across Georgia

According to the decision of Georgia’s Prime Minister, July 16 has been declared as mourning day, because of the tragedy that occurred in Tkibuli mine, Imereti region.

Georgia’s Prime Minister Mamuka Bakhtadze issued the regarding order a few minutes ago.

Georgian national flags will be lowered at buildings of state institutions across Georgia on July 16  in honor of the memory of those killed in the Mindeli mine.

4 people died and 6 were injured as a result of an accident that occurred at the Mindeli mine today morning.

An investigation has been launched under the second part of the Article #240 of Criminal Code of Georgia, pertaining to the violation of safety rules. All mines in Tkibuli will be sealed before the end of the investigation.