Videos have circulated on social media showing first-graders and other students in the “Junariq” neighborhood of Sergeli District, Tashkent, being forced to cross a canal using narrow utility pipes as their only route to school daily. The footage depicts children balancing on pipes over open water, raising serious safety concerns among residents and online users.

The primary cause of this hazardous situation is attributed to the absence of a safe bridge or specially equipped crossing near the educational institution. Local residents and social media users have expressed alarm, noting that this risky path could lead to accidents, particularly in adverse weather conditions or due to children’s carelessness.

The incident is being actively discussed online, where users are questioning the personal accountability of officials in the event of a tragedy. So far, no official comments have been provided by the Sergeli District administration or relevant authorities regarding the lack of a crossing, which has intensified criticism toward local governance.

This case has drawn public attention to infrastructure issues in Tashkent and other regions of Uzbekistan, especially concerning child safety. There are calls for urgent measures from authorities to address this threat, emphasizing the need to construct a safe crossing or bridge as soon as possible to prevent potential harm.

Source: podrobno.uz