President Visits Victims of Gas Cylinder Explosion in Gulistan

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev visited the Syrdarya branch of the Republican Scientific Center for Emergency Medical Care, where victims of a gas cylinder explosion at a dining establishment in Gulistan are receiving treatment. The incident occurred two days ago.

During the visit, the Center’s management and medical staff briefed the President on the patients’ conditions and the ongoing treatment process. President Mirziyoyev toured the wards, checked on citizens with injuries of varying severity, and spoke with their family members.

The President instructed relevant authorities to ensure that all necessary medical assistance is provided to the victims under strict supervision. Expressing condolences to the families of the deceased, he emphasized the importance of providing them with material support.

Competent authorities have been tasked with thoroughly investigating the causes of the incident, upholding the rule of law, implementing measures to prevent similar accidents in the future, and strengthening oversight of fire safety compliance.