Two road traffic accidents occurred within two days on the Bishkek—Kara-Balta highway in the village of Kozhomkul, Sokuluk district, Chui region. The press service of the Road Safety Department of the Chui Region Main Directorate of Internal Affairs is investigating the circumstances of the incidents.
Incident details
The first collision occurred on November 10. According to eyewitnesses, the Lexus driver made a sharp U-turn from the middle of the road, failing to notice an oncoming Mercedes. As a result of the maneuver, the vehicles collided, but no injuries were reported.
In the second incident, a vehicle driven by teenagers veered off the roadway. It was reported that the drivers were minors aged 13 to 15. According to preliminary information, the children took the car from their father without permission.
What we know
- Lexus and Mercedes collision during a U-turn
- Vehicle veering off the road
- Driving by teenagers aged 13–15
What is not yet known
- Causes of the second accident
- Exact damage
Context
The events took place in the Sokuluk district of the Chui region. According to census data, the population of this district is 159,231 people.
