According to the police, at the time of the incident, there were about 25 passengers on the bus. As a result of the accident, the driver and several passengers sustained injuries and were transported to a medical facility for necessary assistance.
"An investigation is currently underway regarding this incident. The circumstances and causes of the accident are being determined," the agency noted.
The police department urges drivers to remain extremely vigilant on the roads, adhere to speed limits, and follow traffic regulations to avoid accidents.
Previously, there were reports of another accident. A bus fatally struck a 10-year-old girl on school grounds near Astana.