In Termez, a 10th-grader caused a traffic accident, leaving his classmate dead
A 10th-grade school student in Termez was involved in a traffic accident at night while driving his mother's car. The car was torn to pieces; the boy suffered severe injuries, and his classmate died. The local police officer reported that preventive talks had been conducted with the schoolboy multiple times, and his parents had received warnings.
10th-grader causes traffic accident in Termez, killing his classmate
A 10th-grade student at School No. 25 in Termez, born in 2010, was involved in a traffic accident while driving his mother's car, sustaining severe injuries, while his classmate died.
The accident occurred in the Termez district on October 9 at 1:00 AM. The youth, speeding in a Cobalt car, crashed into a pole in the middle of the street. The vehicle was torn apart by the violent impact. The schoolboy who was behind the wheel is currently in intensive care.
Following the incident, traffic police officers held a discussion with students from schools No. 23, 24, and 25 who are "inclined to drive cars," as well as their parents, according to the report.
The district police inspector stated that preventive talks had been held multiple times with the student who caused the accident, and his parents had previously received warnings.
During the event, some parents emphasized the need to improve road safety in the district, specifically by installing traffic lights at pedestrian crossings and strengthening control over compliance with traffic regulations.
Minors driving cars remains a widespread problem in Uzbekistan. This frequently leads to severe consequences.
It is reported that on the day of the "Last Bell" school ceremony, May 25, 238 cases of students driving cars were identified across Uzbekistan.