Family Tragedy: Gas Explosion in Bukhara Leaves Four Children Orphaned

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A tragic incident occurred in one of the villages of the Jondor district in the Bukhara region. Early in the morning, around 5:30, a gas explosion in a residential home left four children orphaned.

What Happened?

Apparently, the explosion was caused by a violation of gas equipment usage rules. At the time of the incident, six family members were in the house: the parents, their two daughters, and two sons.

The explosion triggered a massive fire, resulting in the parents suffering burns to more than 75% of their bodies. Despite medical assistance, they passed away in the hospital. The daughters also sustained injuries, but their condition is reported to be stable. Fortunately, the two sons were unharmed.

The General Prosecutor’s Office stated that a criminal case has been initiated under Article 259 of the Criminal Code (Violation of Fire Safety Rules). Law enforcement agencies are currently conducting an investigation.

A Call for Safety

Tragic events in Bukhara and other regions once again highlight the importance of safe gas usage in households. Experts emphasize the need for regular inspections of gas equipment, adherence to safety rules, and prompt consultation with specialists in case of suspected gas leaks.

This tragedy underscores how critical it is to follow safety measures to prevent such incidents and protect the lives and health of loved ones.

Reminder: Since the beginning of this year, 82 people have died, and 80 have been injured in the country due to carbon monoxide poisoning.

The article may contain inaccuracies as it is translated by AI. For more details, please refer to the Russian version of the article. If you notice any inaccuracies, you can send corrections via the Telegram bot: Uzvaibik_bot.

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