Ambulance driver beaten in Kashkadarya

An ambulance driver was beaten in Chirakchi district, Kashkadarya region, the regional healthcare department's information service reported. 

According to information, on December 12 of this year at 17:10, a woman (born in 1962), living in the village of Khodjakurgan, Kakhramon mahalla, called the medical emergency department of Chirakchi district with a complaint of high blood pressure. The emergency medical crew reached the 8-kilometer distance at 17:24.

Allegedly, the patient's son quarreled with the ambulance driver and injured his face. Even in such a situation, the nurse, who was a member of the medical crew, fulfilled her duty and provided first aid to the patient and then to the driver. Another driver was called to get the service car back.

The police department has been informed about the situation. At the moment, the situation is under the control of the regional healthcare department.