Five killed, dozens injured in deadly road accident in Baku

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At least five people died in a road accident on the Heydar Aliyev International Airport -Mardakan highway.

Report informs that a Mercedes truck collided with a passenger bus operating on regular route 171 after a truck driver fell asleep while driving the vehicle. The bus overturned as a result of the collision.

Nearly 20 people were rushed to hospital, with 13 reportedly in critical condition.

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