58 children packed into a minibus in Andijan

During a recent raid in the Andijan region, a serious violation regarding child safety was identified. It was discovered that a minibus stopped by traffic police officers was transporting 58 children.

According to the regional Traffic Safety Department, the incident was recorded on May 6 in the O'rta Qishloq neighborhood of the Izboskan district. A King Long minibus traveling on Mumtoz Street was stopped by inspectors for a check.

During the inspection, it was determined that the driver, Q.Z., was transporting 58 students from a public-private partnership educational institution.

Officials stated that this incident violates traffic regulations concerning the transportation of passengers. Consequently, a report was drawn up against the driver based on the relevant article of the Code of Administrative Responsibility.

It was also reported that a preventive conversation was held with the driver and the educational institution's officials regarding the safe transportation of children.

It is worth noting that similar incidents have been observed before. Specifically, raids in the Samarkand region revealed 28 children being transported in a Damas vehicle. In another case, it was found that 24 kindergarten students were packed into a passenger car.