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Driverless Ice Cream Truck Injures 29 Children in Kyrgyzstan

May 2, 2024, 03:13 PM

In a tragic incident in Kyrgyzstan, a driverless ice cream truck injured 29 children after it rolled down a slope and crashed into a crowd. The accident occurred during an event dedicated to the epic 'Manas' in the village of Zherge-Tal. The children, aged between nine and 16, were part of the crowd. Reports indicate that the driver had forgotten to engage the handbrake, leading to the truck moving uncontrollably. Out of the injured, 18 were hospitalized, with seven of these in the intensive care unit and three in critical condition.