A tragic road accident occurred in the Sariasiy district of Surkhandarya region. Two vehicles collided, with both drivers being underage teenagers without driver’s licenses. As a result of the accident, three people lost their lives.

According to law enforcement authorities, the accident took place on September 17 at around 03:15 on the 1463rd kilometer of the M41 highway, which passes through the territory of the Shabnam mahalla. One of the vehicles, a Nexia-2, was driven by a 19-year-old driver without a license. He was traveling along the «Denau-Sariasia» route and suddenly crossed into the oncoming lane. A VAZ-2107 was coming in the opposite direction, driven by an 18-year-old, also without a license.

The collision was fatal for three passengers in the VAZ-2107, who were classmates of the driver. All three died at the scene. The remaining passengers and both drivers sustained injuries of varying severity and were hospitalized in the local hospital.

Investigators from the Sariasiy district police department are working at the scene. A criminal case has been initiated, and a thorough investigation into the circumstances of the accident is underway.

This incident once again highlights the dangers of driving without a license and proper training. Operating a vehicle requires not only theoretical knowledge but also practical skills that are essential for ensuring road safety. Such tragedies serve as a reminder of the importance of strictly adhering to traffic laws and never getting behind the wheel without a valid driver’s license.

The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article