Fatal crash claims lives of three Uzbeks in Perm Region

Three Uzbek nationals lost their lives in a road accident in Russia's Perm region, according to a statement from Uzbekistan's Consulate General in Kazan.

The accident occurred at around 6:00 AM on February 22 in the Osa district of the Perm region, involving a Lada Largus vehicle (license plate 75V435NA) with Uzbek citizens on board and a SIMAZ bus. As a result of the collision, three Uzbek citizens—E.F.A. and J.A.Sh.—died at the scene, while O.A.M. succumbed to severe injuries in the hospital.

Meanwhile, three other Uzbek nationals—S.B.I., R.M.A., and K.F.J.—sustained various injuries and were admitted to the Osa Central District Hospital in the Perm region, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.

The Consulate General has reported that arrangements for the swift repatriation of the deceased citizens' remains have been completed and that medical care is being provided to the injured individuals. The statement expressed condolences to the victims' families and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.

"For assistance regarding this matter, the Consulate General in Kazan can be contacted at the following numbers: +7-843 526-55-63; +7-843 526-55-64; +7-843 526-55-65," the report states.

It is worth mentioning that earlier, in Kazakhstan's Aktobe region, a bus carrying Uzbek citizens was involved in a road accident. The incident occurred 40 kilometers from Irgiz village on a closed section of the Samara–Shymkent highway. A truck collided with the passenger bus traveling from Ufa to Samarkand. The 33 Uzbek citizens on board were evacuated to a backup bus located on a safer section of the road.