Pile-Up Crash Involving 100 Vehicles In Kazakhstan Due To Snow Storm

The road-accident took place between Kogam and Karatal villages of Birzhan sal district, per the police department of the region.NDTV reported.

The crash was a result of a snow-storm and there has been no information on victims or people injured so far. The police have said the evacuation of vehicles is ongoing and that emergency service personnel are also on the site.

Per KazAvtoJol, the national operator for managing highways, non-compliance with speed limits and safe distance led to the mass-crash.

About 22 road vehicles and two tractors are on the accident site and traffic is restricted for all types of vehicles.

Moreover, emergency services warned about possible bad weather conditions and it was recommended to avoid road trips, especially on country roads.