One dead, two injured in avalanche at Almaty’s Shymbulak
The Ski Resort Shymbulak reported a human-triggered avalanche, killing one, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
The Emergency Situations Department said on Monday that the police had received a report from the Ski Resort Shymbulak of a human-triggered avalanche near the Komsomol peak, located 1 km from the resort.
Three people were skiing in a no-go area one kilometer apart from the Ski Resort Shymbulak on the Levyi Talgar Pass near Lake Nunatak, Talgar district, said the authorities.
According to the press service of the Emergency Situations Department, three freeriders, who had triggered an avalanche, were buried under the snow. Two skiers involved in the accident survived, with one found dead. Their identities are still unknown.
The rescuers warn of avalanche threats in mountainous areas, as tourists and outdoor enthusiasts are advised to exercise caution and read the avalanche forecast ahead of time.
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Quake felt in Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region
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The network of seismic stations of the Kazakh Emergencies Ministry recorded an earthquake on March 11 at 01:26 a.m., Kazinform News Agency learnt from the Ministry’s press service.
It was centered on the border of Kazakhstan and China.
The magnitude 2 quake was felt in Zharket town, Zhetysu region.
No casualties were recorded.
As written before, an earthquake was recorded on March 8 in East Kazakhstan region at around 08:29 a.m.
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Kazakhstani national dies while skiing in Issyl-Kul
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A Kazakhstani national died while snowboarding at the ski resort Karakol in Issyk Kul region, Kyrgyzstan, on February 27, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
According to the press service of the region’s internal affairs department, a Kazakhstani national, born in 1982, collided with his friend at speed while descending down a slope. The man died of injuries on the spot.
An investigation into the accident has been launched.
Earlier it was reported that four people had been killed and one injured in a head-on collision between two vehicles on Almaty-Astana highway in Almaty region.
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Preliminary cause for Kazakhmys mine collapse announced
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Kazakhmys Corporation announced the preliminary cause of the Zhomart mine collapse in Ulytau region that killed seven miners, Kazinform reports.
According to preliminary information, the accident that occurred on February 17 was triggered by a natural gas explosion. Such explosions are uncharacteristic of the Kazakhmys Corporation mines. The circumstances and the cause of the mine disaster are yet to be determined. The special governmental commission was set up to investigate the tragedy, Kazakhmys said in a statement.
As earlier reported, seven workers were trapped inside an underground shaft at Zhomart mine in Ulytau region, Kazakhstan, on February 17. The incident occurred at around 4:50pm local time 150km away from Zhezkazgan town.
The bodies of all seven workers were retrieved.
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Aircraft en route from Almaty to Antalya makes emergency landing in Aktau
On January 9, Air Astana’s Airbus A321 aircraft operating the КС915 flight en route from Almaty to Antalya took off from the airport at 08:35am local time, Kazinform News Agency cites the press service of Air Astana company.
Due to a technical problem - a relief valve failure in the center fuel tank - the aircraft landed at the airport in Aktau city in a normal mode, said the airline.
The flight is expected to take off 9:20am on January 9 because of the need to deliver a spare part from Almaty.
The passengers of the delayed aircraft are provided with meals and accommodated in hotels.
Earlier it was reported that the Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) had canceled the Baku-Kazan-Baku flight scheduled for January 8, 2025. This decision was made due to the closure of airspace over Kazan as a result of the "Kovyor" plan.
The Azerbaijan Airlines plane which was flying from Baku to Grozny crashed near Aktau, Mangistau region, on December 25. The plane was carrying 67 people including 5 crew members. 38 people died and 29 survived as a result of the tragedy. Among the victims were six nationals of Kazakhstan.
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Overspeeding is behind 95-vehicle pile-up in Akmola region, says Emergency Ministry
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Non-compliance with speed limits when driving in a convoy led to a pile-up crash involving 95 vehicles in Akmola region, Magomed Akhriyev, senior specialist in the emergency response department of the Kazakh Emergency Situations Ministry, said, Kazinform News Agency correspondent reports.
Speaking about the accident, I can say that, according to our data, non-compliance with speed limits when driving in a convoy was the cause. The internal affairs bodies are investigating and figuring out the reasons behind the accident, said Akhriyev.
Earlier it was reported that a pile-up crash involving 95 vehicles occurred in Akmola region on January 3, 2025.
As the press service of Akmola region’s health department informed, 20 people, including eight children, suffered injuries as a result of the accident. All those hospitalized are in stable condition.
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