09:18, 12 May 2023 | GMT +6
18 freight train cars derail in Shymkent
SHYMKENT. KAZINFORM 18 freight train cars derailed in Shymkent, Kazinform learned from the municipal emergencies department.
The accident occurred May 11 at around 04:37 pm on the 3,266 kilometers of Igilik-Badam railroad in Abai district. 17 of 18 overturned railcars were empty. The train consisting of 57 railcars was running from Shymkent to Arys.
11 power poles were destroyed and a railway track was partially damaged as a result of the accident.
No victims or injuries were reported.