The press service of KTJ reported that the incident occurred today, March 1, at 10:20:
"As a result of the accident, three members of the locomotive crew were injured. Preliminary reports indicate they suffered leg fractures. Additionally, following the collision, the locomotive and 11 empty cars derailed."
KTJ added that in 2024, there were 28 traffic accidents at railway crossings due to violations of traffic rules by drivers of motor vehicles.
Earlier, Nurlan Kelbuganov, Deputy Chairman of the Committee for Railway and Water Transport of the Ministry of Transport, warned Kazakhstanis about an increase in passenger transport prices.