The press service of the Transport Police Department clarified that the incident occurred on February 28, 2025.
Additionally, according to the agency's data, a criminal case has been initiated under the article "Violation of traffic safety rules or operation of railway transport, resulting in unintentional infliction of serious or moderate harm to human health."
"The victim has been hospitalized. Other information is not subject to disclosure in accordance with Article 201 of the Criminal Procedure Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan."Press service of the Transport Police Department
Meanwhile, the administration of JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" made an important statement.
Kazakhstanis are strongly urged to adhere to safety rules on the railway.
In just January-February 2025, there were 10 recorded incidents of people being struck on the railway, of which four victims were in a state of intoxication.
In 2024, there were 75 incidents of people being hit.
The main causes of incidents have been identified as:
- violation of crossing rules at railway tracks;
- alcohol intoxication;
- use of headphones and lack of attention from victims near the railway;
- instances of suicide.
Therefore, pedestrians are required to strictly follow behavioral rules:
- cross tracks only at specially designated locations;
- be extremely attentive;
- avoid using headphones and distractions from gadgets when near the tracks.
"Adhering to safety rules will help prevent tragedies," the press service of JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" is confident.
Earlier, the editorial team reported that in Uralsk on February 4, 2025, a man was struck by a train and died at the scene from his injuries.
On March 1, 2025, another incident occurred on the railway tracks. A truck driver collided with a freight train at the railway crossing of the Tendi station in the Atyrau region. Three people were injured.