Sunday, 24, November, 2024

Howo dump truck fell into the Chirchik river while driving over a small bridge on a local road on June 9 at about 18:30 in the Yukori-Chirchik district of the Tashkent province, the provincial traffic police department said.

The vehicle was driven by a 23-year-old driver. He was able to escape and was provided first aid. The passenger in the cabin died on the spot. 

Footage circulating on social media suggests that the truck driver may have been racing with another vehicle.

 

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