IN THE SOZAK DISTRICT, PASSENGERS WERE HELPED WHO WERE STUCK IN SNOW DRIFTS

Today, at about 16 hours, due to the sharp deterioration of the weather, the KH-2 "Ulanbel-Sozak-Ekpendy" highway was temporarily closed. In the area between the settlements of Shayan and Sholakkorgan, about 15 km from the village of Tasugolsay, the driver and passengers of the bus traveling on the route Shymkent–Stepnoy were assisted. Assistance was also provided to other drivers stuck in snow drifts.
At the scene, 6 employees of the Department of Emergency Situations in the Turkestan region and 2 units of equipment were involved. According to the specialists of the Ministry of Emergency Situations, there were 50 passengers in 1 bus and 5 cars, including 3 children. Currently, the passengers have been taken to the village of Sholakkorgan. There were no fatalities or injuries.
The Department of Emergency Situations in the Turkestan region recommends drivers to observe the speed limit in difficult weather conditions, to be more careful and careful when leaving the settlements and on the roads. In case of an emergency, please call 101 or 112!

Press service of the akim of the Turkestan region