9-year-old girl was struck by a Damas vehicle in Andijan

On November 11, 2024, a tragic accident occurred in the Andijan region when a 9-year-old girl was struck by a Damas vehicle while crossing a pedestrian crossing. The incident took place around 13:10 in the Asaka district. The girl, born in 2015, was rushed to the hospital after being hit. Despite emergency medical attention, she succumbed to her injuries and died in the hospital.

A criminal investigation has been launched by the Investigation Department of the Asaka District Internal Affairs Department under Part 2 of Article 266 of the Criminal Code (Violation of traffic safety rules or their use). Authorities are currently conducting investigations to determine the cause of the accident.

This incident follows a similar case in the Yuqori Chirchik district of Tashkent region, where a driver of a Cobalt vehicle hit a schoolboy at a pedestrian crossing. Fortunately, the boy received first aid and was later discharged from the hospital after being treated for minor injuries.