The death toll in a tragic traffic accident on the bends near the village of Ushi has risen to nine, photojournalist Gagik Shamshyan reports.

On the evening of November 3, a Jeep Compass, Chevrolet Volt, Opel Zafira and a truck with a trailer collided on the bends near Ushi village. Three people were also injured in the crash.

One of the injured is in critical condition and receiving intensive care. Another is currently undergoing surgery, while the third is undergoing the necessary medical examinations and is in moderate condition.

The names of the deceased have not yet been released. A NEWS.am correspondent at the scene learned that two of those killed were a young married couple.