Dramatic crash in Kazakhstan as over 95 cars involved in massive pile up amid storm, poor visibility (WATCH)
By Deepu Mohan | First Published Jan 3, 2025, 6:03 PM ISTA massive multi-vehicle collision involving 95 cars occurred in Kazakhstan's Akmola region due to a blizzard, with no reported casualties or injuries.
A massive multi-vehicle collision involving approximately 95 cars occurred in Akmola region of Kazakhstan due to severe weather conditions, including a blizzard and poor visibility. Fortunately, there have been no reported casualties or injuries thus far.
WATCH : Massive crash in Kazakhstan as over 95 cars pile up on highway amid storm and poor visibility pic.twitter.com/IZFA8OYOmm
— upuknews (@upuknews1)Non-compliance of speed limits, maintaining safe distance, icy roads and a heavy snowstorm were cited as the primary causes of the incident.
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As a result, the highway has been closed indefinitely, with authorities yet to announce when traffic will resume. Furthermore, two additional highways of republican significance have been shut down due to the drastic deterioration in weather conditions, according to Kazakh media reports.
Emergency responders and police personnel are currently at the scene, working diligently to evacuate the affected vehicles and restore road safety. According to the police department, operations are ongoing to ensure the area is secure and accessible.
Owing to bad weather conditions, drivers were warned by the emergency services to avoid travel, especially on the country roads.
Update:
Approximately 95 cars collided on the Astana-Schuchinsk highway in the Akmola region of Kazakhstan due to snowstorms and poor visibility.
There are no reports of casualties or injuries. Police are on the scene pic.twitter.com/oJrtewROog
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