A powerful explosion rocked the area near Tashkent’s international airport in Uzbekistan on Thursday, September 28, leading to one fatality and significant injuries.
Local authorities confirmed that a teenage boy died after a window frame, displaced by the blast’s force, fell on him.
Additionally, 162 people were injured. Of these, 24 were hospitalized following the incident for non-life-threatening injuries. The remaining 138 victims received treatment for various injuries.
The explosion’s impact was so powerful that it ignited a fire and caused windows to shatter in nearby apartment complexes. Despite the explosion’s close proximity to Tashkent’s airport, there were no significant disruptions to flight schedules reported.
Images and videos circulating on social media platforms showed flames shooting into the sky, with a thick cloud of smoke over a warehouse near the airport.
While the exact cause of the explosion remains under investigation, the emergency ministry has set up a specialized laboratory at the site to delve deeper into the incident. Their swift action helped in containing the fire and preventing it from spreading further.
Local authorities, along with other relevant agencies, are working to unearth the details of the explosion and ensure the safety and well-being of Tashkent’s residents.
