Bus ends up in a road ditch in Akmola region

KOKSHETAU. KAZINFORM - A man has sustained injuries in a road accident in Akmola region earlier this morning, Kazinform has learnt from the region department for emergencies.

According to police, the accident occurred on the Astana-Karaganda highway at 7:20 a.m. local time.

A driver of a Hyundai bus lost control of the vehicle on the highway, it veered off and ended up in a road ditch. 15 passengers were inside the bus at the time of the accident. One of them, a resident of Astana city, was admitted to the Arshalinsk regional hospital.

A criminal case was launched. The police are investigating.