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Russia - In North Ossetia, an avalanche blocked the Transcaucasus highway

Russia (bbabo.net), - Traffic along the Transcaucasian Highway from the village of Buron to the Roki Tunnel in North Ossetia has been blocked since 8 am due to an avalanche. The mass of snow completely filled up the roadway, the press service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations in the republic reported.

- It is forbidden to move for all types of vehicles on the section of the settlement of Buron - the North Portal of the Roki Tunnel in both directions from 8 a.m. on January 28, 2022 until further notice, the ministry said in a statement.

Also, the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations for North Ossetia warned that the avalanche danger in mountainous areas remains. Residents and guests of the republic are asked to refrain from traveling along the Transcaucasian Highway in the area of ​​​​the avalanche, and to observe increased safety measures when driving.

Russia - In North Ossetia, an avalanche blocked the Transcaucasus highway