Irakli Kobakhidze: I express my deepest sorrow over the tragedy in Batumi that took the lives of two children - It is difficult to find words to console the families

"I express my deepest sorrow over the tragedy that occurred in Batumi, which claimed the lives of two children. It is difficult to find words to console the families who lost their young children in this unfortunate accident," said the Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze.

The Prime Minister extended his condolences to the families of the deceased children.

"On behalf of the Government of Georgia and personally, I sincerely offer my condolences and sympathies to the families of the deceased children, their loved ones, and all those who are experiencing this immense pain," the Prime Minister stated.

For context, a tragic accident in Batumi claimed the lives of two children, aged 3 and 6. According to reports, the children fell into a sewer trench filled with water, which had been dug by one of the displaced residents. The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia has launched an investigation under Article 116 of the Criminal Code, which pertains to causing death by negligence.