Serious traffic accident involving Matiz and Spark in Tashkent

A serious traffic accident occurred in the Sergeli district of Tashkent city in the early hours of November 3, according to reports from the capital's Traffic Safety Department.

The incident happened around 2:00 AM at the intersection of Mehrigiyo and Mirzo Tursunzoda streets, where a Spark vehicle, driven by 22-year-old D.U., collided with a Matiz car driven by 26-year-old L.A. As a result of the collision, two passengers in the Matiz were injured and required medical attention at a nearby hospital.

Authorities from the Tashkent Department of Internal Affairs are currently conducting inquiries into the incident.

This accident follows a previous tragic event in Tashkent, where two pedestrians lost their lives due to a traffic accident caused by a Lacetti driver. In that case, a criminal case was initiated under Article 266 of the Criminal Code, which addresses violations of vehicle movement safety rules.