AKIPRESS.COM - Mass die off of fish started in the Chychkan River, Toktogul district of Jalal-Abad region, sources told Turmush.

As of January 22, about seven tons of fish died on the fish farm in Jany-Jol village.

Head of the Toktogul district Mayorbek Satymkulov confirmed the reports and vowed measures to tackle the problem.

Driver of the oil truck lost control over the vehicle while heading on the 264 km of the Bishkek-Osh road and crashed into the Chychkan River on January 20. 1 person was killed and 2 others were injured. The truck carried 38 tons of gasoline.

Gasoline spill occurred as a result of the accident.

"To date, all relevant services of the district are carrying out the necessary work. The damage will be counted legally. The owner of the fuel truck is invited to the district to discuss the problem within the framework of the commission that was created to address the issue," Satymkulov said.