Four bus passengers killed in crash in Mangistau region
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Four passengers were killed in a road accident involving a passenger bus in Mangistau region, Qazinform News Agency reports, citing the Kazakh Ministry of Transport.
The incident occurred at approximately 01:03 am on January 16, 2026, at the 383rd kilometer of the KZ-11 highway and involved a Yutong passenger bus registered to Caspian Trans Corporation LLP, which had passed a technical inspection on December 19, 2025.
Preliminary reports indicate that the driver lost control of the bus while traveling from Aktau toward Beyneu, causing it to overturn.
The crash killed four passengers at the scene and left three others with injuries of varying severity, who were taken to medical facilities. The bus was carrying 50 passengers at the time.
The crash occurred at night on a Category II section of the highway, which has an asphalt-concrete surface, a nine-meter-wide carriageway, and fully compliant road signage, with no defects reported in the road surface.
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Wild wind rips off roofs and uproots trees in Karaganda region
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Strong gusts of wind swept across several cities and districts of Karaganda region, causing damage to residential buildings, infrastructure, and vehicles. According to Mets, wind speeds reached 23 meters per second, Qazinform News Agency reports.
Roofs were partially torn off three residential buildings, and a parked car was damaged in Karaganda. Trees were uprooted across the city.
In Abai, roofs of two five-story apartment buildings were damaged, while in Osakarovsk district, the roof of a school building was affected.
In Karkaraly, a two-story residential building sustained damage, and a disused metal chimney collapsed at boiler house No. 2.
Mayor Meiram Kozhukhov noted that residents had been warned of adverse weather. Emergency services and local authorities promptly cleared dangerous debris and repaired damaged areas.
Authorities urged residents to remain indoors where possible and avoid parking vehicles under trees.
Despite destruction, no casualties or injuries were reported, and the situation remains under control.
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4 killed in road accident in Kostanay region
A road traffic accident involving two vehicles occurred at the 106th kilometer of the Kostanay-Auliekol-Surgan highway, leaving four people dead, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to preliminary data, the driver of a Mercedes-Benz 200 veered into the oncoming lane and collided head-on with a VAZ-2107.
A criminal case has been opened following the accident.
Investigative actions are currently underway to establish all the circumstances of the incident. The police urged drivers to strictly follow traffic rules and stay attentive on the road.
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16 residents temporarily relocated after Astana apartment fire
16 residents of a high-rise residential complex on Turkistan Street in Astana were temporarily relocated to a hotel following last night’s deadly fire. Their apartments were not damaged, and officials said they will be able to return home soon, Qazinform News Agency reports.
The fire broke out in an apartment on the 15th floor. By the time emergency crews arrived, flames had engulfed the entire unit. Rescuers had to break through a locked door using special equipment.
A woman was rescued from the burning apartment and rushed to intensive care with second- to third-degree burn shock. The bodies of three children were found at the scene.
In total, 20 people were evacuated by firefighters, while about 40 residents left the building on their own. The fire was fully extinguished.
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Deadly Astana apartment fire: Injured woman in critical condition
Three ambulance teams responded to the deadly apartment fire in Astana. A woman rescued from the blaze was rushed to the hospital with second- to third-degree burn shock, Qazinform News Agency reports.
She is currently being treated in the intensive care unit, and her condition is assessed as critical.
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Four kids hospitalized after bus crash in W Kazakhstan
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23 children and seven adults were taken to hospitals in Uralsk following a traffic accident involving a school bus in the village of Podstepnoe, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to the regional healthcare department, four children were admitted to the trauma unit of the regional multidisciplinary children’s hospital with closed head injuries.
They are currently staying under medical supervision.
19 children and seven adults underwent full examinations, including X-rays, CT scans, ultrasound, and laboratory tests. After specialist consultations, they were discharged for outpatient treatment.
The accident occurred on the Samara-Shymkent highway, when a passenger bus collided with a school bus, which then hit another car.
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Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region hit by another earthquake in a day
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Another earthquake measuring 5.1 magnitude rattled, striking 50 km northwest of Zharkent town, Zhetysu region, following a 4.4 magnitude quake that shocked the region this morning, Qazinform News Agency reports.
According to Kazakhstan's National Data Center (KNDC), the 5.1 magnitude earthquake was recorded at 11:11 am Astana time.
The epicenter of the earthquake was at 44.46 degrees north latitude and 79.69 degrees east longitude, said the Center.
The Center said a 4.7 magnitude aftershock rocked the same area 2 hours and 12 minutes later at 1:23 pm Astana time, and it located the epicenter at 44.59 north latitude and 79.69 east longitude.
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Quake jolts near Zharkent town in Zhetysu region
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A quake occurred 33 km northwest of Zharkent town in Zhetysu region, Qazinform News Agency cites the Kazakh National Data Center.
The mb magnitude 4.4. earthquake shocks were recorded on March 31 at 00:42 Astana time. Its energy class is K=9.3.
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