Driver injured in multi-vehicle crash in Tashkent

On January 31, a traffic accident involving four vehicles took place in the Mirzo Ulugbek district of Tashkent, leaving one driver injured. The incident occurred at 23:20 at the intersection of Mustakillik and Oqkurgan streets.

According to the Tashkent Traffic Safety Department, the accident involved four vehicles:

• A Cobalt, driven by A.T., born in 1994
• An Onix, driven by Sh.S., born in 2001
• A second Cobalt, driven by Z.Sh., born in 2001
• A third Cobalt, driven by K.B., born in 1979

The collision resulted in the driver of the Onix sustaining injuries and receiving first aid from ambulance personnel on site. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, led by officers from the Tashkent City Department of Internal Affairs.

In related traffic news, Uzbekistan has experienced a concerning rise in road accidents. In 2024, there were 9,364 traffic accidents, resulting in 2,203 fatalities and 8,901 injuries. Studies show that the current traffic violation legislation lacks adequate deterrents, with the uncertainty of punishment remaining a significant factor contributing to the increasing number of road accidents.