The incident occurred on November 6 on the highway connecting Osh and the Alay district of the Osh region. The truck veered off the road and ended up in a channel designed to divert mudflows.

Consequences and current situation

The accident caused a significant traffic jam on this section of the road. A specialized crane was called to the scene to conduct rescue operations and recover the heavy machinery from the channel.

What we know

  • Heavy truck veered off the road and fell into a mudflow channel
  • At the 45th kilometer of the Osh — Alay highway
  • A crane is operating on site
  • Traffic jam formed

What is not yet known

  • Causes of the accident
  • Information on casualties

Context

The Osh — Alay highway passes through the Alay district, which had a population of 87,398 as of 2021.