Six foreign nationals killed in traffic accident in Kostanay region

Photo: Kostanay Region Police Department

Tengrinews.kz – On the morning of May 20, a traffic accident occurred on the Almaty–Yekaterinburg highway, two kilometers from the "Kairak" border post, resulting in the deaths of six foreign nationals.

Tengrinews.kz – On the morning of May 20, a traffic accident occurred on the Almaty–Yekaterinburg highway, two kilometers from the "Kairak" border post, resulting in the deaths of six foreign nationals.

According to the Kostanay Region Police Department, a minibus carrying 10 passengers collided with a truck.

“As a result of the accident, six people died at the scene, and five others with various injuries were taken to the Karabalyk District Hospital,” the department’s press service reported.

Photo: Kostanay Region Police Department

A pre-trial investigation has been launched under Part 4 of Article 345 of the Criminal Code: "Violation of traffic rules or vehicle operation resulting in the death of two or more persons through negligence."

Photo: Kostanay Region Police Department

“A crime scene investigation team is currently working at the site, and all necessary investigative procedures are being carried out,” the department added.