UZICE TRAGEDY – CROWN PRINCE EXTENDS CONDOLENCES FOR THE LOSS OF LIFE

Belgrade, 4 September 2009 – His Royal Highness Crown Prince Alexander II extended his deepest condolences to Mr. Jovan Markovic, Mayor of Uzice and to the families of the workers who lost their lives in an accident that occurred in the ammunition factory "Prvi partizan" in Uzice.

“It was with great sadness I received the information about tragedy in factory “Prvi partizan“ in which seven workers lost their lives. I am extending my deepest condolences to you and to the families of those who died in the explosion. To those injured in the accident I wish a quick recovery and their return to their families and their jobs“, wrote Alexander II in his letter to Mr. Jovan Markovic, Mayor of Uzice.

According to the latest data, six men and one woman died and fourteen persons were injured in the explosion that occurred last night in the ammunition factory in Uzice. Luckily, thanks to the quick response of the fire brigade and the local police a much bigger tragedy was prevented.