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An unfortunate incident occurred on Taras Shevchenko Street in Tashkent, where city authorities are working to transform the area into a gastronomic zone. Recently, the first stage of the project was completed, and the street was partially opened to pedestrians and visitors, although construction work is still ongoing. This has led to sad consequences: a few days ago, a woman from Europe fell into a construction pit that was one and a half meters deep.
The incident was reported by blogger and founder of the “Potrebitel.uz” community, Liliya Nikolenko, who warned both locals and visitors about the hidden dangers on Shevchenko Street.
Construction Zone Without Barriers
Taras Shevchenko Street is currently undergoing an active transformation into a gastronomic zone, and many establishments continue to operate despite the ongoing construction. This attracts a large number of people, but as it turns out, construction work is being carried out with significant safety violations. Open pits, left without barriers or warning signs, pose a serious threat to pedestrians.
A few days ago, a woman from Europe, while walking down Shevchenko Street, accidentally fell into one of these pits. Fortunately, she escaped without serious injuries, suffering multiple bruises, but the shock from the incident was considerable.
“I saw the construction and people walking by, but it never crossed my mind that the pits might be unprotected. In Europe, the owners of the construction site would have to pay huge compensation for such damages. Apparently, that’s not the case here,” the woman remarked.
In response, locals ironically replied: “No, that’s not the case here. This isn’t Europe.”
Safety Concerns Remain
This incident once again raises important questions about safety at construction sites and responsibility for ensuring it. Despite the active efforts to turn Taras Shevchenko Street into a gastronomic zone, safety measures are clearly insufficient. The presence of open deep pits, for which no one seems to be responsible, endangers the lives and health of both locals and visitors.
Local residents and bloggers are urging caution when visiting Shevchenko Street. As construction continues, the absence of barriers and warning signs could lead to similar incidents in the future. So far, no statements have been made about who will be held accountable for the incident or whether steps will be taken to improve safety at this site.
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