Possible carbon monoxide poisoning kills 12 at ski resort in Georgia

Possible carbon monoxide poisoning has caused the death of 12 people at Gudauri, a ski resort  in Georgia located near the Russian border.

According to Georgia’s Ministry of Internal Affairs, the 11 Indian nationals and one Georgian who died worked at a restaurant at the ski resort.

"In connection with the fact, investigative actions are actively being carried out, forensic - criminalistics are working on the spot, interviews of persons irelated to the case are being conducted," the agency said. "Appropriate examinations are appointed. A forensic medical examination has also been appointed to determine the exact cause of death."