Four people died after a gas cylinder exploded in a car

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) -- Four people were killed as a result of a gas cylinder explosion in a car in Jizzakh region. 

The incident occurred at about 13:00 on 28 May in Gallyaaral district. 

The Nexia-2 car was moving along the M39 highway when a gas cylinder installed in the car suddenly exploded. 

As a result, the driver and three passengers, including a nine-year-old child, died.

According to preliminary information, the cause of the explosion was a malfunction of the gas cylinder.