Nearly 100 drug dealers arrested in Russia
At least 93 members of a major drug trafficking group were detained in Russia's southern Urals republic of Bashkortostan on Wednesday, an official said, RIA Novosti reports.
Almaty. January 13. Kazakhstan Today - At least 93 members of a major drug trafficking group were detained in Russia's southern Urals republic of Bashkortostan on Wednesday, an official said, RIA Novosti reports.
BNO news agency reports that the criminal group of nearly 100 members is accused of trafficking drugs from Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan to Russia, Viktor Ivanov, head of the Russian Federal Drug Control Service, said.
RIA Novosti informed, "The group had some 200 active members. The money they received from selling drugs stood at least 1.5 million U.S. dollars per month," Ivanov added.
Bashkortostan lies close to a major drug trafficking route from the world's largest heroin producer, Afghanistan, to Europe via Russia.
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8 injured, 2 in ICU after gas explosion in North Kazakhstan region
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The accident occurred June 25 in Ilyichevka village of Taiynsha district during a gas holder refilling, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The regional emergencies department received a call about burning of a truck carrying liquified gas in a territory of Taiynsha Mai LLP.
According to preliminary data, during the filling of the gasholder, a filling hose broke, which led to the ignition of the truck, followed by a jet fire of shut-off valves of the underground tank.
The personnel and specialized vehicles of the regional emergencies department as well as rescuers of the Akmola region were dispatched to the scene.
The fire spread to an area of 50 square meters and was extinguished at 08:57 pm.
80 firefighters and 20 specialized vehicles were involved in the operation.
At least eight people got various injuries and burns in the fire, according to the regional healthcare department.
All of them were rushed to the regional hospital of Kokshetau. Three of them had minor injuries. They were discharged home after receiving first aid. Three people are now undergoing treatment at the Taiynsha Multifunctional Inter-District Hospital. Another two were placed into the intensive care unit. Their condition is estimated as severe," health authorities say.
An investigation into the cause of the incident is underway.
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Over 240 dead, 1 survives in Air India plane crash
Air India said Friday there was only one survivor among the 242 passengers and crew aboard its London-bound plane, which crashed into a residential area of the western Indian city of Ahmedabad a day earlier, Kyodo reported.
The Boeing 787-8 departed for London's Gatwick Airport at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, carrying 230 passengers and 12 crew, before going down in the city's Meghani Nagar area shortly after takeoff. The sole survivor, a British national, is being treated in hospital, Air India said.
Local media also reported multiple casualties on the ground, in addition to those aboard the plane.
Air India said that of the flight's 230 passengers, 169 were Indian nationals, 53 were British, seven were Portuguese and one was Canadian.
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Five children killed in house fire in West Kazakhstan region
Five children died today in a house fire in Zhympity village of the West Kazakhstan region, Kazinform News Agency reports.
The fire was localized at 03:25 pm and extinguished at 03:56 pm.
According to the local emergencies department, the firefighting brigade arrived at the scene five minutes after the call was received. Upon arrival, they saw that the fire spread on an area of 30 square meters with personal belongings and furniture already burning.
The rescuers found five children aged 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 in an unconscious condition. All of them were rushed to hospital with the symptoms of poisoning, but despite doctors' efforts, they died without regaining consciousness.
The officials of the emergencies department, a research fire testing laboratory, an investigation department and a psychologist from the emergencies department arrived at the tragedy site as well.
An investigation is underway.
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14 injured in gasoline station explosion in Atyrau region
A gas-air mixture explosion occurred today at a gasoline station in the city of Kulsary, in Atyrau region, Kazinform News Agency reports.
According to the regional Emergencies Department, the explosion was followed by a fire, which then spread to three nearby single-story buildings, the gas station itself, and a two-story building located behind it.
Emergency response teams including 60 personnel and 10 units of equipment from the Department of Emergencies and the Firefighting Service promptly arrived at the accident site.
Fire and rescue units continue to extinguish the fire and cool down the gas tanker. Efforts are underway to localize the fire sources and evacuate people from the danger zone," reported the regional emergencies department.
Governor of Atyrau region Serik Shapkenov held an emergency meeting of the operational headquarters in response to the fire and explosion at the gas station. He tasked the Department of Emergencies to fully coordinate the actions at the scene, to take measures to localize the fire and minimize its consequences, and guarantee the safety of the population within the affected area.
The regional Healthcare Department says that all 14 people injured in the explosion were immediately brought to the Zhylyoi District Central Hospital.
Currently, the lives of the injured are not in danger. Following an initial examination and diagnostics, 10 patients were hospitalized, another four are under outpatient observation. The condition of all injured is estimated as stable, and there are no critically ill patients in intensive care unit," a statement from the healthcare department reads.
Among hospitalized patients:
- Seven individuals are in a moderate condition,
- Three patients are in stable condition, with no signs of life-threatening complications.
By order of Governor of Atyrau region, medical personnel from Atyrau, including a team from the burn center, were dispatched to the Zhylyoi District Central Hospital.
In connection with the explosion at the gas station, the District Police Department has launched a criminal case. Investigative actions are underway.
Police officers promptly arrived at the scene, cordoned off the area, and are coordinating the work of emergency services. The situation is under control," a statement from the Police Department reads.
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