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In late November, a tragedy occurred in Samarkand due to carelessness and a violation of traffic rules. Two ninth-grade students, without their father’s permission, took his “Nexia-2” car and went for a ride around the city. Their irresponsibility led to a serious accident. Worst of all, an innocent person was hurt – the driver of the other vehicle is now in a coma.
Around 12:30 a.m., the teenagers ran a red light, resulting in a collision with a Cobalt driven by a 65-year-old man. The force of the crash caused severe injuries to the Cobalt driver, leaving him in a coma.
The two schoolboys also sustained injuries, but their condition was deemed satisfactory, and they were released home after medical examination.
One of the teenagers later shared his account of the accident:
“We decided to take the car without permission from the adults. We ran a red light, thinking nothing bad would happen. But the driver of the other car increased speed, and we couldn’t stop in time. The road was slippery due to rain, and the brakes didn’t work properly. Now I regret ever getting behind the wheel. I have an eye injury, but the worst thing is we could have taken someone’s life.”
The father of one of the teenagers admitted his failure to properly supervise his children:
“I was tired after work and fell asleep. I didn’t even notice when they left the house. This incident has been a serious lesson for me. I urge all parents to be more vigilant with their children to prevent such situations,” he said.
An investigation into the incident has been launched by the Samarkand City Department of Internal Affairs. At the school where the teenagers study, a discussion was held with students and their parents to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Representatives of the Department of Internal Affairs also issued warnings to the public about the dangers of driving without a license and the importance of strictly adhering to traffic rules.
This incident serves as yet another reminder of the importance of following safety rules and teaching children responsibility. A few minutes of reckless enjoyment can lead to tragedy for everyone involved. The unfortunate example of these schoolboys highlights how carelessness can ruin not only their own lives but also those of innocent people.
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