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A teacher fell while decorating a Christmas tree in Semey; the family plans to seek compensation through legal action.

In Semey, the wife of a teacher who fell from a city Christmas tree plans to sue the local administration. The woman seeks compensation for the harm caused to her husband. Following the accident, the injured individual will require at least six months of rehabilitation.
В Семее учитель пострадал, украшая елку. Его семья намерена добиваться компенсации через суд.

According to KTK reports, the teacher is facing another surgery - a plastic one. The victim's wife stated that the teachers were sent to decorate the Christmas tree without any safety equipment. As a result, her husband climbed onto the frame, slipped, and fell from a height of nearly five meters. The family plans to seek compensation, although they have not disclosed the exact amount yet. The couple is awaiting the results of the labor inspection investigation.

The police are also looking into the matter regarding the abuse of power.

"Let everything be according to the law. A case has been initiated under paragraph 4 of Article 362 of the Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The investigation is ongoing. Everyone is being questioned. Once the investigation is complete and those responsible are identified, we intend to file a lawsuit against them. We hope for justice." The wife of the victim, Symbat Ayankyz

It was previously reported that during the setup of the main New Year’s tree in Semey, school teacher Kuat Aitkaliev was injured. Following the incident, Majilis deputy Aschat Aimagambetov demanded that those responsible be punished. Subsequently, it was revealed who lost their position. On January 8, the injured teacher was discharged from the hospital.