PM arrived in Batumi, released statement about tragedy
PM arrived in Batumi, released statement about tragedy

Prime Minister Giorgi Kvirikashvili arrived in Batumi city directly from Brussels, Belgium. His plane landed at Batumi International Airport late last night.

Kvirikashvili released a statement about the tragedy which occurred during the fire at Leogrand Hospital in Batumi city. “All those who are responsible for the tragedy will be punished,” reads the statement of PM.  Prime Minister expressed condolence to the families of victims of the fire.

Eleven people died as a result of the fire, which broke out last evening at 5-star Leogrand Hotel in Batumi. Ten people are citizens of Georgia, one – Iran. More than 100 people were evacuated from the building.