Ruben Rubinyan, the envoy of the Armenian side in the process of normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations, expressed his condolences regarding the major road accident in Turkey.

“My deepest condolences to the families and friends of those who lost their lives in traffic accidents in Gaziantep and Mardin. Speedy recovery to the injured,” Rubinyan wrote on Twitter.

Earlier 16 people died as a result of the accident, and 21 were taken to hospitals with different injuries. The tragedy happened in Gaziantep (formerly Aintap).