Fuel tanker catches fire on Bishkek—Osh highway, two people killed

09:51, 26 января 2026, Bishkek - 24.kg news agency , Baktygul OSMONALIEVA

A fuel tanker carrying fuel caught fire at the 140th kilometer of Bishkek — Osh highway in Zhaiyl district of Chui region. The Ministry of Emergency Situations of Kyrgyzstan reported.

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According to the ministry’s press service, at 11:36 a.m. on January 25, one unit from fire station No. 22 was dispatched to extinguish the blaze.

The fire was completely extinguished at 2:44 p.m.

Two people were killed in the accident.