In the village of Khatgal, located in the Alag-Erdene somon of Khuvsgul province, emergency services and police quickly retrieved the bodies of the deceased and the car from the water. Authorities are currently continuing the investigation of the incident at the scene.
In connection with the tragedy, authorities strongly urge the population to be cautious and avoid moving across frozen surfaces of lakes and rivers, as well as not to use unauthorized roads and ice crossings. Experts warn that the strength of the ice can vary significantly, and attempting to shorten the route across frozen bodies of water can pose a serious danger to life.
