5 killed in road accident in Pavlodar region

The accident, involving a Toyota vehicle and a truck, occurred on the Pavlodar-Kyzylorda highway, 5 kilometers away from the Bayet village, Kazinform News Agency reports.

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“The driver of a Toyota vehicle failed to maintain a safe distance, and collided with a Sitrak cargo truck. As a result of the collision, the Toyota caught fire,” local police say.

4 passengers and a driver died at the scene.

A pre-trial investigation was launched.