As a result of the accident on the Alat-Astara-Iran state border highway passing through Ahmadli village of Masalli region, 23 people were injured and hospitalized with various injuries.

In response to APA's inquiry, the doctor said that 17 of the injured (2 children) were taken to Masalli Central Hospital.

Five of them are in critical condition, the others are in moderate condition.

Two of the six people hospitalized in Jalilabad District Central Hospital are in critical condition, the others are in moderate-severe condition.

Necessary medical care is being provided to the wounded.

Additional information will be provided.

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18:58

A chain traffic accident occurred in Masalli.

APA's southern bureau reports that the incident took place on the Alat-Astara-Iran state border highway passing through Ahmadli village of Masalli region.

More than 10 people were injured when a minibus carrying workers collided with two cars.

The injured were taken to Masalli and Jalilabad Central Hospitals.

An investigation is underway.