Four people were killed and two other injured yesterday as two cars collided in Dushanbe, according to the Dushanbe Police Directorate. 

The accident reportedly took place at around 5:20 pm local time on the Somon Street. 

BMW driven by Orzu Habibzoda went into oncoming traffic and crashed into Mercedes.  As a result of the collision, the Mercedes driver and his three passengers died on the spot, while the BMW driver and his passenger sustained various injuries and were taken to a hospital.

The cause of the accident is under investigation.