Students had a traffic accident on their way to the competition – Aktobe region

The accident occurred before noon today near the village of Bogetsai, Khromtau district. The minivan with passengers left the village of Kumkudik, Aitkebi district, in the morning. There were also schoolchildren in the car. They were going to Mangasto to participate in a private football tournament. However, he collided with a truck on the way. The multi-ton giant machine did not leave healthy remnants of the “Toyota”. Everyone in the minivan died. Five — The student, the father of one child, the driver and another adult passenger. The children were only 11 years old. They were all brothers.

Aidos Kulzhanov, head of the Aktobe region’s public affairs department:

— According to preliminary information, the children were accompanied by their parents in the car to watch a football match in another city. The parents did not inform the education department, police, or sports department about the incident..

The school board was not aware that the students had travelled so far. It is currently trying to determine whether others attended the game. Police could not immediately reveal the exact number of people in the car. Initially, it was said that there were three adults and three children. Later, the bodies of two more children were found in the wrecked car.

Zhaiyk Sultan, Minister of Education of Aktobe Region:

— The children went to watch a private football tournament organized by a private charity. It is understood that his destination was the Mangisto region. This tournament was held in accordance with the rules among children born in 2013. We do not have exact information now because we do not have authorization.

Officials and police did not pay attention to the matter. A similar accident occurred in the area last year. In mid-July, primary school students were traveling to the district center in such a minivan, but an accident occurred. At that time, the 25-year-old man was killed by the school’s vice principal and two students. It is said that the car carrying the children should have been patrolled by the police, and there was some noise. The specific circumstances of this terrible accident are still being determined today.

The truck driver was not injured and is explaining at the scene. Police are still unable to predict the cause of the accident. According to official data, 106 traffic accidents involving children have been registered in the region so far this year. Ten children have become victims.