Tragedy struck a Georgian mountain resort. Eleven Indian restaurant workers were found dead. Authorities suspect carbon monoxide from a power generator. The generator was indoors, near sleeping quarters. A power outage likely triggered its use. The Indian mission is assisting. Georgian authorities are investigating.
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