A 9-year-old girl was injured in a traffic accident in the capital of Tajikistan. This was reported by the Department of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe.
The incident occurred on M. Tursunzade Street, opposite the Sultanbey restaurant. According to the department, the driver of a Lexus with registration number 8400QQ01, 36-year-old resident of the capital, Zarina Safarova, violated traffic rules by making a turn in an unauthorized place. As a result of her actions, a minor pedestrian, 9-year-old resident of Dushanbe Sherzoda Z., was hit.
The victim was given emergency medical care and was then hospitalized with serious injuries.
A criminal case has been opened against the driver under Article 212 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan. A preliminary investigation is underway.
The Department of Internal Affairs for the city of Dushanbe once again calls on drivers to strictly observe traffic rules, be vigilant and responsible on the roads, so as not to endanger the lives and health of others.