YEREVAN. – An Iranian driver accused in a major car accident in Armenia has been sentenced to three years in jail.

The driver will have to pay around $60 thousand in compensation.

Citizen of Iran Ismail Khanikheradini entered Armenia through the southern checkpoint near Meghri. He was driving a tank truck that was in need of repair under the influence of drugs.

As a result of brake failure, the truck crashed into four cars. Two women were injured and one of the drivers was killed.