55 people rescued on icy roads in Karaganda region
22:05, 25 November 2014
KARAGANDA. KAZINFORM - Rescuers lent a helping hand to 55 people as freezing temperatures paralyzed traffic in Karaganda region on Monday (November 24).
The bus en route Karaganda-Petropavlovsk and the bus en route Shymkent-Astana with 55 passengers travelling inside got broken on the roads of the region due to low temperatures on Monday evening. All passengers were safely transported to neighboring villages. Meteorologists predict severe weather conditions and cold temperatures will take hold of Karaganda region tonight as well.