DUSHANBE, January 22, 2014, Asia-Plus -- Three persons were killed and at least two others were injured on January 21 as Opel-Astra fell into a 125-meter precipice in eastern Tajikistan, according to the Interior Ministry’s website.

Alisher Mahmadiyev, 31, who was driving from the Javoni settlement to the Obi Garm jamoat, reportedly lost control of his Opel-Astra and it fell into a 125-meter precipice.

Three minor passengers at the age of 17, 13 and 3 died on the spot, while two other persons were hospitalized with various injuries.