12 dead in suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia ski resort: Police

Twelve people have been found dead of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning at a ski resort in Georgia, police said on Monday.

The bodies of 11 foreigners and one Georgian national were discovered on Saturday in a sleeping area above a restaurant at a ski resort in Gudauri, in the north of the Caucasus country, police said.

"Preliminary tests do not indicate any trace of violence on the bodies," which were discovered on the second floor of a building housing an Indian food restaurant at the ski resort.

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"An oil-powered generator was turned on after the building lost electricity" on Friday, police said.

The Indian embassy in Georgia on Monday evening confirmed that the 11 deceased individuals were Indian nationals.

In a statement shared on social media post, the mission said: "The Embassy of India in Tbilisi is saddened to learn the unfortunate passing of 11 nationals in Gudauri, Georgia."

"The embassy is working closely with local authorities to prompt the prompt repatriation of the mortal remains to India. We are also in contact with the bereaved families and are committed to providing all possible support," the embassy added.

The Indian mission further extended its heartfelt condolences to the families of those who lost their lives in the tragedy.

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