In Andijan, a gas explosion in a house resulted in one fatality.

On January 3rd, in the Andijan region, specifically in the Marhamat district, an explosion occurred in one of the houses due to gas, resulting in one fatality. This was reported by the General Prosecutor's Office.

At approximately 03:00, in a house located on Ipak Yuli Street in the "Shomat" neighborhood, the owner attempted to ignite a homemade heating device. At the moment the match was struck, a mixture of natural gas and air that had accumulated in the room ignited.

As a result of the explosion, the homeowner sustained burns covering 90% of his body, his wife suffered 35-40%, their son 20-30%, and their daughter 70%. All the injured individuals were hospitalized at the district emergency medical center.

The acting district prosecutor, the head of the district police department, representatives from the emergency situations department and the gas supply branch, as well as an investigative team, arrived at the scene to document the incident.

Currently, the homeowner and his son are receiving treatment at the district hospital, while his wife is being treated at the Andijan Republican Burn Center. Unfortunately, their underage daughter passed away on January 4th despite receiving medical assistance.

A forensic medical examination has been appointed to thoroughly and comprehensively investigate the circumstances of the incident concerning the victims. The district prosecutor's office is continuing its pre-investigative check regarding this case.