In Tbilisi, car rams into gates of Georgian Patriarchate
A traffic accident in the courtyard of the Georgian Patriarchate. Photo: UOJ
On May 20, 2026, in Tbilisi, a passenger car broke through into the courtyard territory of the Patriarchate of the Georgian Orthodox Church, reports the UOJ in Georgia.
According to preliminary data, a Toyota Prius taxi at speed knocked down the barrier and crashed into the gates, damaging the structure.
Law enforcement officers are now investigating the circumstances and causes of what happened. No official reports of injured or killed as a result of the incident have been received from the Ministry of Internal Affairs yet. Additional clarifications regarding the incident are expected from the Ministry's press center.
As the UOJ reported, a new Patriarch was elected in Georgia. Now the incident may lead to additional verification of access procedures, strengthening of entry control, and clarification of parking and boarding routes for official transport at the Patriarchate.
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