Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The accident occurred on the night of 11 September at the 247th kilometer of the Tashkent-Osh international highway, which falls on the Kamchik pass. The driver of an Isuzu truck heading towards the Fergana Valley lost control, resulting in an accident involving several vehicles.

As a result of the collision, some cars caught fire. According to preliminary data, 3 people died, from 5 to 7 people were injured. Employees of the special search, fire and rescue department of the Kamchik of the Ministry of Emergency Situations immediately arrived at the scene of the accident.

The ignited cars were promptly extinguished. In addition, rescuers provided first aid to the victims and assistance in their subsequent hospitalization. In the near future, the press service of the Ministry of Emergency Situations will publish more detailed information about the incident.

After the prompt liquidation of the consequences of this accident, the pass was opened for the passage of cars.