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On December 15, the bodies of a newlywed couple were discovered in the “Birlik” mahalla of Pskent District, Tashkent Region. The bride was 27 years old, and the groom was 29. According to preliminary reports, the couple died from carbon monoxide poisoning.
The deceased showed signs of brain and lung edema. To determine the exact cause of death, a forensic medical examination has been ordered, and the prosecutor’s office has launched a preliminary investigation.
Why is this happening?
Unfortunately, such tragedies are not uncommon in Uzbekistan. Many people rely on homemade heating boilers. Why? Frequent power outages make electric boilers unreliable. Another critical issue is that gas is often turned off at night, and homemade boilers lack safety systems to automatically shut off the gas supply in case of danger.
In their attempts to save money or stay warm amidst unreliable utility services, people risk their lives. Homemade boilers often lead to carbon monoxide leaks, resulting in the deaths of entire families.
When will this end?
This tragedy is yet another reminder of the urgent need to address the issue of frequent power and gas outages. The safety of residents should not depend on their ability to “survive” in such conditions.
How many more lives must be lost before the situation changes? Every home should have access to safe and reliable heating systems, and gas and electricity should be supplied without interruption.
One thing is clear: tragedies like this could have been prevented. The responsibility lies not only with individuals but also with those tasked with ensuring the stability of infrastructure.
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.
