Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- In Akdarya district of Samarkand region, a Yutong passenger bus overturned after colliding with a concrete barrier.

The accident occurred on 22 November at 11:50 on the 30th km of the M-37 highway.

According to preliminary data, the driver exceeded the speed limit without taking into account weather conditions and the “slipperiness of the road after rain,” which led to loss of control.

As a result of the accident, one passenger died, 17 people received medical assistance and were released home.

An investigation into this case is underway.