8 people died and 6 were injured in traffic accidents in Azerbaijan during the holidays

INCIDENT05.01.2026
8 people died and 6 were injured in traffic accidents in Azerbaijan during the holidays

6 traffic accidents occurred in Azerbaijan during the holidays, 8 people died, and 6 were injured.

This was reported to Elchi.az from the Main State Traffic Police Department.

It was reported that 6 traffic accidents with fatalities were recorded during the year-end and the following three days:

“Most of these incidents were related to vehicle collisions and running into obstacles. Thus, as a result of collisions recorded in Nasimi and Goychay districts, as well as obstacle incidents in Goranboy and Astara districts, 6 people died and 5 people were injured.”

In addition, incidents of pedestrians and cyclists being hit were recorded in Khazar and Yasamal districts of Baku. As a result, 2 people died and 1 person was injured.