12 people died in a road accident in the Aktobe region of western Kazakhstan.

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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News

Almaty, October 23 (Xinhua) – Twelve people were killed in a car accident in the Aktobe region of western Kazakhstan, the Kazinform news agency reported on Thursday, citing the regional police department.

A truck and a passenger car collided on the Samara-Shymkent highway near the village of Belkopa. According to preliminary reports, the truck crossed into oncoming traffic.

As a result of the accident, both drivers and 10 passengers of the truck died at the scene, five people were taken to the hospital.

According to the local executive body of the Aktobe region, three of those hospitalized are in serious condition, two are in moderate condition. One victim refused hospitalization.

A pre-trial investigation has been launched into the incident. –0–

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