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Explosion at the "Astana" railway station: police have initiated a criminal investigation.

The Transport Police Department has initiated a criminal investigation into the explosion of a container on the 12th track of the sorting yard at the "Astana" station.
На железнодорожной станции "Астана" произошел взрыв контейнера. Полиция начала уголовное расследование по этому инциденту.

According to the press service of the Transport Police Department, the incident occurred on February 14 at 00:25. There are no casualties, but one person sustained minor cuts to the hand.

"There is no threat to passengers and residents of nearby areas," the statement said.

In connection with this incident, the Transport Police Department has initiated a criminal case under the article "Violation of traffic safety rules or operation of railway transport." The department's leadership promptly arrived at the scene. A special operational group has been established and has already begun to investigate all the circumstances of the event.

An investigation is currently underway to determine all the details of the incident.

On February 1, 2025, at 15:30, a freight train car derailed at the Karaganda – Sorting Station.