Arseniy Yatsenyuk has urgent coversation with Ambassador of Ukraine to Poland in connection with tragic accident near Garwolin

Prime Minister of Ukraine Arseniy Yatsenyuk has held an urgent conversation with Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Poland Andrii Deshchytsia due to the horrible tragedy that occurred this morning near the Polish city of Garwolin, which killed and injured Ukrainian citizens.

The Ambassador of Ukraine reported the Head of Government of the circumstances of the tragedy. Arseniy Yatsenyuk gave immediate orders as to the protection of those affected and instructed to use all means in providing them with urgent aid in cooperation with Polish partners.

The Prime Minister of Ukraine expressed his deep condolences to the victims and families of those killed in the tragic event.

According to Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Ukraine to Poland Andrii Deshchytsia, this morning a bus with 49 passengers got in a road traffic accident near the city of Garwolin, which is between Warsaw and Lublin.

Three persons died on the spot, another two died in hospital.

At the moment, 22 people are in hospitals near the accident site and in Warsaw.

Another 22 people, who do not require medical intervention, are currently in the village near the accident scene. They are being provided with psychological assistance. In addition, a consul of the embassy is on the accident site, ​​she provides consular and legal assistance to those affected.

Andrii Deshchytsia reported that the relevant Polish services were very quick in ensuring necessary assistance, in particular, in the transportation of the victims to hospitals by helicopters and ambulances.