18 Jan 2018 | 08:18 AM UTC
Kazakhstan: 52 killed in bus fire in Irgiz Jan. 18
52 killed when bus catches fire on Samara-Shymkent Highway in Irqiz district, Aktobe region, January 18; cause unknown
Event
Officials say that 52 people were killed when a bus caught fire in Irqiz district, Aktobe region, around 10:30 (local time) on Thursday, January 18. The incident occurred on the Samara-Shymkent Highway. All of those killed are believed to be Uzbek nationals. The cause if the fire is yet to be determined.
Advice
Individuals in the region are advised to monitor the situation and be prepared for traffic disruptions on the affected highway.
