Tragic news out of the former Soviet republic of Georgia where twelve people have died from carbon monoxide poisoning at Gudauri Ski Resort.

CNN reports 11 Indian nationals and one Georgian national were discovered on Saturday on the second floor of a building housing an Indian restaurant. An oil-powered generator had been turned on after the building lost electricity on Friday. The generator had been placed indoors near the bedrooms and is suspected to have caused the poisoning.

An investigation into the incident is underway. The victims identities have not been released. Our thoughts are with the victims family and friends.

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