247 people and 126 snow-stuck cars evacuated in N Kazakhstan

PETROPAVLOVSK. KAZINFORM Rescuers evacuated 247 people and 126 cars stuck in snow on the highways in North Kazakhstan regions yesterday night.

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Weather changed drastically in the region getting worse on February 18. The wind gusts reached 15-20 m/s. As a result, 47 roads were closed down in both directions in North Kazakhstan.

A storm alert is in effect across the region. The rescuers urge do not drive unless necessary.